Humility

Being humble in spirit, not proud, not pretending to be important (See also pride)

"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18

ACTIVITIES

From Last To First

In this activity, children demonstrate that sometimes it pays to be last.

Go The Extra Mile

Children will practice going the extra mile to show love to their enemies.

Grumble Jar

The children will reflect on all the things about which they grumble, argue, and complain. They will repent and ask God for forgiveness.

Move On Down The Line

Children will practice giving without expectations of receiving something in return.

CRAFTS

Pray For Your Enemies

Children will enjoy this craft as they learn to love and pray for their enemies.

LESSONS

Love For Enemies

This lesson reveals God’s heart for all people. Children will see why and how we are to love everyone, even our enemies.

Persevere And Protect

In this lesson, the children will see how Nehemiah persevered even as obstacle after obstacle attempted to thwart his mission of rebuilding the wall.

In this lesson, children learn that sometimes to be first is to be last. While other times, being last means being first. People who humble themselves and help serve others are considered first in God's eyes.