Summary: James 4:11-12
When we disagree with someone, we often respond in judgment. When we start to start to judge others this way, we stop seeing them as God does, and we build up pride in our own lives that separates us from God and our need for Him.
What does this say about God?
God is the perfect Judge who decides right and wrong and guides how we live when as repent and come to Him.
Parent Kick-Off
Share personally what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What makes it easier to say when someone else is wrong than admitting when we are wrong?
- How does God tell us to treat those who have done wrong to us?
Discussion With Older Kids
- Why is it easier to tell on someone else than to admit your own failure or mistake?
- What are some ways you treat people differently when you don’t like them? How is that different from how God tells us to treat others?
Discussion with Teens
- How do you view those you think of as “sinners”? What are some things you do that are wrong? Why is it harder to admit our own sin?
- What are some ways you treat people when you don’t like them? How is that different from how God tells us to treat them? What needs to change?
Memory Verse
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you, judging your neighbor? —James 4:12
Prayer
Pray for God to help you assess your own heart before pointing out the wrong of others.
