Absolutely not
If you help someone that is being bullied our God will send a bully to torture you
Psalm 41:1 says, “Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the LORD delivers them in times of trouble.”
Absolutely not God wants us to intervene or step in. He wants to help the person that is being bullied. If we help the bully God promises to deliver us when we are in trouble
Jen sits behind Jeremy in school. She pokes him in the back with a pencil each day.
Bullying.
The scars or hurt from bullying only lasts one day
False. The scars from bullying can last a lifetime. The person may be good enough to forgive you but they will never forget the pain that you caused.
true or false. Teachers rarely intervene when a student is being bullied
This is true only 1 in four teachers will help you if you are being bullied. If that is the case, you need to tell a parent, a pastor, a friend, a principal, or another teacher
God want us to be unkind and bully each other because pain helps us grow. Weak people better find their own way.
Zechariah 7:9 says, “This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’”
Marko and Phil won't let Andre play hide-and-seek with them. Jose says, “We don't play with babies like you.”
Bullying. Marko and Phil are using their power to make Andre feel bad.
Bullying is a sin
True. God wants us to treat others the way we want to be treated and to love our neighbor
Does bullying prevent a student from learning
Yes, students have a hard time concentrating when they feel threatened or live in fear of the bully
If you see someone being bullied join in the fun. God is not watching
Psalm 82:4: “Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” If you see someone being bullied find a teacher to rescue them. If you feel strong enough or bold in Christ let the bully know its wrong. or take the person that is being bullied by the hand and lead them away especially if they are on the playground. For the record God is present everywhere at the same time. There is no location where he does not inhabit.
Kaydence is outside and hides behind a tree with a squirt gun. When her sister walks by she squirts her. She laughs and runs away.
Not bullying
Bullies are powerful
true: Bullies have power over the person they are bullying but there is always someone that can strip them of their power. Find a teacher, a parent, or a friend to help if you are being bullied.
How do bullies get their power?
Bullies get their power from their group of friends. Bullying usually involves a group of students who support each other in harming a weak student
If you are being bullied God is not with you. This punishment is exactly what you deserve
Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Know that God is always with you. If you are being bullied he is with you. If you are helping the one that is being bullied He is with you.
Stephan sends all of his friends a text message with an untrue rumor about his classmate, Sharon.
Bullying
Anyone can be bullied
True bullying can happen to anyone
What is bullying?
A behavior that can cause harm. There are four main types Physical, Verbal, Relational Bullying, and Cyberbullying
I'm popular. I have the best shoes, the prettiest hair, and my parents have so much money. I can be mean to the weak, the poor, the disabled, the introvert, the shy people. I run this school not the adults
Matthew 7:12 In everything treat others the way you would want to be treated.
Jackson sees a group of girls laughing across the room. He can't hear them and doesn't know why they're laughing.
not bullying. They are laughing about a show they watched last night
Excluding someone is not a form of bullying
False: If you exclude someone from a game, the lunch table, playground equipment etc. you are a bully
Name two of the four types of bullying
physical, verbal, relational (efforts to tarnish the reputation or relationships of a targeted person), and damage to property.