Bible Stories for Kids › Week 44: Living by the Spirit › Day 306

Be Kind

A Bible story for kids from Ephesians 4:25–32. Day 306 of 365.

Paul gave some rules for how God's family should treat each other.

“Tell the truth. If you get angry, don't stay angry; make up before bedtime. Don't steal. Don't say mean words; say words that help people.”

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just like God forgave you through Jesus.”

Key Verse

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.Ephesians 4:32, ESV

Talk About It

Is there anyone you need to make up with before bedtime tonight?

Story Questions

When should we make up after being angry?

Before bedtime

What kind of words should we say?

Words that help people

How should we forgive each other?

Just like God forgave us

Try This Today

Each person says one kind, building-up thing about everyone else at dinner.

Pray Together

God, help me be kind, tender-hearted, and forgiving, just like you forgave me. Amen.