Follow the Golden Rule - treat others the way you want to be treated.

Talking Points:

  • The Golden Rule – treat others the way you want to be treated. Matthew 7:12
  • We don’t feel bad for being kind but we will feel bad for being a jerk. Ephesians 4:29
  • Don’t let your cruelty destroy you and let your kindness build others up. Proverbs 11:17
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Share about a person who has built you up and made you feel important. How did they do that? Share a time someone made you feel bad about yourself. What did they do?
  3. Read Matthew 7:12. What can you learn from the situations in question 2 of how to treat or not treat others?
  4. Read Ephesians 4:29. Have your words ever hurt or offended someone? How did you try to make it right?
  5. Read Proverbs 11:17. What are some things your peers do that are cruel to others? How will you build others up with kindness?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?