Elementary // Humility Week 2

Memory Verse:
“Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” Philippians 2:3-4 (NLT)

Definition

Humility: Living with the right understanding of who God is, who I am, and who you are

Teaching Truth

Humility helps us respond rightly to sin

Questions to Ask Your Child

  1. Read Luke 18:9-14. Who is Jesus telling this story to? (People who thought they were good enough on their own to be righteous) What do you think the difference is between pride and humility?

  2. What clues tell you that the Pharisee is prideful and does NOT have the right view of himself and of God? (He doesn’t think he is a sinner, but we are ALL sinners. He thinks he is good enough to be righteous on his own and doesn’t need God.)

  3. What clues tell you the Tax Collector is humble and DOES have the right view of God and of himself? (He confesses his sin and knows that God is the only one who can forgive him.)

  4. What does it mean to be “justified” before God? (Being declared righteous by God) Who does Jesus say goes home justified? (The Tax Collector) Why? (He had the right view of God and of himself. He knew he was a sinner and could never be perfect enough to be righteous. He knew God was the only one righteous and the only one who could give him the mercy he needed.)

Activity

Spend time with your family this week and talk about comparison. Is it easy or hard to compare yourself to others? What are areas where you compare? (School/grades, sports, physical appearance, etc.) Is there anyone specific you compare yourself to? (Sibling, friend from school or church, etc.) Talk about things we can remember are true about God, ourselves, and others when we’re tempted to compare.

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