......for thinking the best possible of the doings of others.
Proverbs 6:18
(one of the six things the Lord doth hate)
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations,
........for forgiving those who have wronged you.
Matthew 18:35
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother for their trespasses. (plural)
......for giving money to mission work.
Matthew 28:19
Go
.....for being prompt in keeping your promises.
Proverbs 25:19
Confidence in an unfaithful manin time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
......for being patient with stubborn playmates.
Ephesians 4:2
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
......for thinking before speaking.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
......for honouring your parents.
Ephesians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
......for being courteous.
Romans 12:10
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
.....for having a sunny spirit.
Proverbs 14:30
A SOUND heart is the life of the flesh:
Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!
......for being a happy happy helper.
Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is a brother to him that is a great waster.
.....for speaking a kind word.
Proverbs 31:26
she openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
......for shedding forth a good testimony.
Matthew 5:15
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
......for asking pardon when in the wrong.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
.....for refusing to listen to vulgar stories.
Proverbs 4:14
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
.....for being honest in everything.
Romans 12:17
Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
.....for harboring clean thoughts.
Psalm 119:129
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
Taken from a previous girl's Sunday School lesson.
I guess it's good for us old people, too.
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