Mercy and Truth

Pro 1: 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

 Sticky situation, whaddya do?

 

     Jackie is good friends with a group of girls, including Catherine, Christina and Jamie. This group eats lunch together every day, and they go to the basketball games after school together. They all tried out for the field hockey tem and made it! It's a fun group and Jackie really enjoys being with them.

     But lately, Jackie has noticed that Catherine and Jamie are becoming more bossy. Usually they decide what the group will do, where they will go and who will be invited. Now they have decided they don't like Christina. Jackie and Christian are particularly close because they have been friends since elementary shcool. 

     Today at lunch, while Christian is in the lunch line, Catherine and Jamie start cutting her down. What should Jackie do?

Discussion:

1. When you were in a situation like Jackie's, how did you respond?
2. How do you think Jackie should treat Catherine and Jamie if they continue to cut down Christina?
3. How can Jackie show her loyalty to Christina?

Pro 3:3-4 is a call to action! We are never to get tired of being loyal and kind. More than just attitudes, loyalty and kindness involve action. Then, says Proverbs, we will earn a good reputation among our friends and more importantly, with God.