Scripture Seeds to Grow Character: Initiative Bible Verses
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“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
“I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.”
“They said, “Arise, and let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and behold, it is very good. And will you do nothing? Do not be slow to go, to enter in and possess the land.”
“Jesus said: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
“And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.”
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.”
“Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.”
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
“But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
“We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.”
“Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.”
How can you use Bible Verses?
Start a discussion: Bible verses can start a discussion about a character trait at the beginning of a meeting or the dinner table. You can ask questions about what it means, how they have seen the trait demonstrated in their own lives, or how they can develop it themselves.
Use Bible verses as writing/journal prompts: Ask them to write a short essay about a Bible verse to help them think more deeply about its implications for their lives.
Post Bible verses: You can post Bible verses where they will be seen/heard often – classroom, breakroom, lobby, dining room, email signatures, video bulletin boards, morning announcements, social media, etc.
Read Bible verses aloud: You can read Bible verses aloud to your children during mealtimes, bedtime, or any other time you spend together.
Make it fun: You can make it even more fun by incorporating games, activities, or crafts. Let children decorate signs with Bible verses to hang in the classroom or a bedroom door. Record children saying it and post it on social media.