Story Talk
What was Crystal doing that could damage her relationship Olivia
She was gossiping criticizing Olivias clothes and sharing embarrassing information about her
Complete the verse: Iron sharpeneth iron so a man sharpeneth the _______his friend
Countenance
Character
attitude or life
When has someone encouraged you when you needed it
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Give someone a genuine compliment to someone in the room
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Agroup chart starts making fun of someones clothes
the unkind response
The iron sharpeneth iron response
Why did Kym feel uncomfortable while Crystal talked about Olivia?
Kym knew Crystalf and Olivia had once been close, knew Olivias family was struggling and realized Crystals words were unkind
What does iron Sharpens Iron mean in a friendhsip
Friends should help one another grow improve make wise choices and become more Christ like
Have you ever stayed quiet while someone was being talked about? what could you do differently next time
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Name three qualities of a good friend in five minutes
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A friend tells you something private but another person ask you to reveal it
Show a trust worthy response
How did Kym sharpen Crystal without embarrassing her
She spoke to Crystal privately asked honest questions and encouraged her to show more kindness
Is a friend sharpening you when they agree with everything you do? Explain
Not always A true friend may loving correct you when you are wrong
What quality do you need most from a close friend, honesty, loyalty kindness, protection or encouragement ? WHy
Share the lesson no body business
TUrn a gossipping statement into a caring statement
Did you see what she wore? She looked terrible
What could Crystal have done instead of talking Olivia
She could have checked on her offered help shared clothing privately encouraged her or asked what was wrong
Name three ways a person can sharpen a friend
Encourage them
Pray for them
Tell the truth kindly
Stop them from doing something harmful
Have you every had to tell a friend something they did not want to hear?" Did you speak with love
Share your answer
give a 20 second encouragement speech to a friend who feels left out
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