CHILD-FRIENDLY STRIFE‑FREE ZONE!

Proverbs 13:10 

Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

 

Strife means arguing, fighting, or refusing to get along. It breaks friendships, brings sadness, and stops peace. The Bible says strife comes from pride—when someone always wants to be right and refuses to listen.

God wants us to live in peace, not in strife. When we choose kindness, listen to others, and forgive quickly, we help create a peaceful place around us.

In the Bible, Abram chose peace instead of fighting with Lot’s helpers, and God blessed him. Isaac also walked away from strife, and God blessed him too. Peace always brings good results, but fighting brings trouble.

In Genesis 13, conflict broke out between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. Strife threatened their relationship until Abram wisely chose peace by offering Lot the first choice of land. His humility preserved unity and positioned him for God’s blessing. 

Jesus said people will know we belong to Him when we love one another. That means we should try our best to keep peace at home, at school, and with our friends.

A strife‑free zone is a place where people choose kindness instead of arguments. You can help create that kind of place.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       Have you ever seen people arguing? How did it make you feel?

·       What can you do to help bring peace when others are upset?

·       Is there anyone you need to forgive or speak kindly to today?

PRAYER: Prince of Peace, help me choose kindness and keep peace with everyone around me. Make my heart and my home a strife‑free zone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom 

 

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