In this 3-lesson series we learn all about the dangers of poisonous thoughts, words, and people.
Key Points:
- Walking around being negative all the time isn’t good. It makes you sad, and it makes people around you sad.
- Fear is poison because it makes us doubt God. Just remember: God is always in control, no matter what.
- Do you ever get so angry that you want to hit somebody or hate somebody? That’s poison!
- Want to know what the Bible says to do with negative, fearful, or angry thoughts? Fight them! 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
Memory Verse:
Philippians 4:8 Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some poisonous things you shouldn’t eat or drink? What can happen if you do?
- Think about your own thoughts. What makes you angry? What makes you scared?
- How do our thoughts affect the way we act?
- How does reading the Bible help us to fight poisonous thoughts?
- Read Philippians 4:8. What are some examples of good and honorable thoughts? How does focusing on things that please God help us in life?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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In this 3-lesson series we learn all about the dangers of poisonous thoughts, words, and people.
Key Points:
- Words can bring life or death.
- Use your words to help others every chance you get.
- God can help you with your words.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- What’s the nicest thing someone has said about you lately? How did that make you feel?
- How can our words bring life to others? What does it mean that our words can mean death?
- How can you use your words to build up people in your life?
- Read Ephesians 4:29. Why shouldn’t we use mean language? What are some things we can say that would be helpful and encouraging to others?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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In this 3-lesson series we learn all about the dangers of poisonous thoughts, words, and people.
Key Points:
- The Bible warns about bad friends.
- Be careful about 3 kinds of bad friends:
- Negative friends.
- Controlling friends.
- Tempting friends.
- Learn to say “no” to bad friendships.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- Describe a good friend. Describe a bad friend. What can happen if you only have bad friends?
- Give some examples of a negative friend. Why is that kind of friend harmful to you?
- Do you have friends that always have to be the “boss”? Why is that kind of friend harmful to you?
- Do you have friends that tempt you to do things you know you shouldn’t do? Why is that kind of friend harmful to you?
- Why do you need to choose your friends wisely?
- Read Proverbs 27:17. What does it mean to sharpen someone? How can you sharpen your friends?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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