Helping others is one of the simplest ways children can live out their faith. These four verses, from the World English Bible, are simple enough for young children to understand and talk about together as a family.
For more ways to talk with your child about faith and character, visit our resources for parents page. If you're looking for verses about kindness more broadly, see our Bible Verses About Kindness for Kids.
1. Carry Each Other's Burdens
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2)
Talk about it: How can you help a friend who is having a hard day?
2. Doing Good and Sharing Pleases God
"But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." (Hebrews 13:16)
Talk about it: What is something you could share with someone this week?
3. Think of Others, Not Just Yourself
"each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others." (Philippians 2:4)
Talk about it: Can you think of a time you noticed someone else needed help?
4. Kindness to Those in Need
"He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him." (Proverbs 19:17)
Talk about it: Why do you think God cares so much about how we treat people who need help?
Read a Story About Helping Others Together
Oliver Helps Others is one of our picture books about helping and compassion, making it a natural next read after these verses about caring for others.
See more of our books about helping others.
See how these lessons connect in our Children's Books That Teach Kindness, Courage, and Honesty roundup.
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