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What kind of words stir up anger?
Harsh words
How does God show His love for us?
He sent His Son Jesus to earth to die for our sins; forgives sin; answers prayers
Name one kind of word that is a good witness for Jesus.
Kind words, pleasant words, compliments, helpful words, instructions, prayers, encouragement, truth, friendly words
Who is our example for how to love others?
Jesus/God
How can we show love to others?
By the things we do.
How are we lights to the people around us?
By the things we do.
To whom should we be kind and loving?
Everyone, even our enemies
Why should we love others?
Because God loves us.
According to 1st Corinthians, what do you have if you don't have love?
Nothing
What kind of answer can turn away anger?
A gentle answer
How can Christians let the word of Christ dwell in them richly?
By reading God's word & spending time in prayer
Why do we shine our lights?
So others see our good actions and praise God.
What will we have to give account for when we see God?
The things we say, both good and bad.
What kind of words can cheer a person?
Kind words.
Where does love come from?
God
We are to work as if working for whom?
Jesus/God
What kind of witness can our words be for Christ?
A witness for or against Him.
Name at least 2 actions that would be bad when witnessing for Jesus.
Anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, dirty language, lies
What example of a hard worker do we find in Proverbs?
The ant
Who works in our hearts to help us do the right things?
The Holy Spirit
At what profession did Paul work?
Tentmaker
What has the power of life and death?
The tongue/words
Who worked to make himself an example to others?
Paul
Name at least 3 actions/attitudes that would be good when witnessing for Jesus.
Compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, thankfulness
How are we to use words on our enemies?
We are to bless them with kind words and pray for them.
Name five things that love is.
Patient, kind, protective, trusting, hopeful, truthful, persevering.
What kind of words are like honeycomb - sweet and healing?
Pleasant words.
According to Paul, what should happen to those who choose not to work?
They should not eat.
Name five things love is not.
Envious, proud, boastful, rude, self-seeking, easily angered, grudge-holding
What action will we never regret?
Being kind to others
What happens to the person who is lazy, according to Proverbs?
Laziness will cause poverty.
What did Paul warn the Thessalonians about?
Idleness/doing nothing
Why did Paul call the people who did not work busybodies?
They went around spreading rumors and causing problems
How can the way we work be a good witness for God?
If we work hard, people will respect us and the God we serve.
What should be our reason for working hard?
It pleases God
Why does God want us to work hard and do our best?
So we can take care of ourselves, be good examples for others, be good witnesses, show that our work reflects on God