Trustworthy

It's been said that a dog is man's best friend.  Dog are loyal companions, non-judgmental, protective, and in some cases, willing to give their life for yours.  But that doesn't just happen.  Trust and friendship must be earned.  Similarly, the more we prove to be trustworthy, the more trust we will earn from others.

When we're not trustworthy, we set a bad example for others who know we are Christians.  We must choose to earn trust.  If we promise to do something and don't do it, we've failed to follow through.  But, when we follow through with our promises, we show others we are trustworthy.  The more trustworthy you are, the more trust you'll earn from others.

Connecting Points
Take turns answering the following questions with your kids this week.  Create meaningful conversation.  Adjust as needed.  Use one or two of these to begin a conversation.  Look for teachable moments - at home, in the car, wherever.  Pray and ask God to provide you opportunities to have spiritual conversations with your kids.

1. What does being trustworthy look like?  Tell about a time when you did or did not follow through when you knew what to do.
2. In what way is earning trust like earning a reward?
3. How does being trustworthy make a difference?
4. How can you build trust with those around you this week?

BGMC Challenge for January:  Who can bring the most dollar bills for their BGMC offering on February 2?