Thoughts for the Famly
Philippians 4:4-9. Paul restates John’s message to encourage his friends at Philippi. Paul’s list (vs. 8) is abstract. Children will need help in identifying which kinds of interests and activities fall in each category (e.g., a backyard club may not be pure and noble if it cuts people out and encourages ridicule). The vocabulary in the New International Version of the Bible is the clearest for children.
CHILDREN: Have you ever seen people rowing a boat? Why is it important that everyone work together? Why is it important that we work together as a family?
YOUTH: What do your friends argue about most? How can I keep the peace with my friends?
ADULT: How do you deal with the petty squabbles that fellow Christians have? What can you do to keep the unity of the faith?