Psalm 15:3 for Kids: Use Words That Build People Up
A bedtime reminder from Psalm 15:3 that God wants kids to be safe, kind friends whose words build people up instead of tearing them down.
For Parents
Some nights a child replays something that was said at school, by them or to them. This episode sits in Psalm 15:3 and shows them what a safe, kind friend looks like, someone who never makes fun of others or spreads rumors. After the lights are off, you could ask them to think of one kind word they could share with someone tomorrow. Then let the warmth of being that kind of friend settle over them as they drift off to sleep.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Use words that build people up instead of tearing them down.”
Scripture
Psalm 15:3
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Key Takeaways
- Psalm 15:3 describes a person who is safe and kind to be around.
- Kind people do not say mean or untrue things or put others down.
- Words can be a gift that builds people up.
- Ends with a short, calming prayer to be a safe, kind friend.
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Questions Kids Ask
What Bible verse teaches kids to use kind words?
Psalm 15:3 describes a person who is safe to be around, who does not say mean or untrue things about others (Psalm 15:3). God wants your child to be the kind of friend whose words build people up instead of tearing them down, because their words can be a gift they give someone else.
