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18. Dive Deeper: The Golden Rule (Luke 6:31)
- Collected Joys
- Dec 8
- 4 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
About our Dive Deeper Series
Welcome! This post accompanies our newest book, Memory Verses in Action —created to help kids not only memorize Scripture but also live it out in daily life.
Each post of our Dive Deeper series includes extra resources for every verse in the book—featuring activities, songs, teaching videos, and reflection questions to help kids understand and apply God’s Word.
To learn more about the book and explore all the available resources, click here.
Dive Deeper: Luke 6:31
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Luke 6:31 (NIV)
Luke 6:31 teaches a simple and powerful truth: we should treat others the way we want to be treated. Jesus calls us to think about how we hope others will act toward us—and then choose to act that way first. Whether at home, school, or with friends, this verse helps kids learn kindness, empathy, and respect in everyday situations.
Activity Idea: Talk It Through – Golden Rule Scenarios
Use everyday situations to help kids think about how to treat others the way they want to be treated.
How to Do It:
Choose a Scenario to Discuss: Talk through real-life situations your child might face. Examples:
A sibling accidentally breaks something of yours.
A friend is left out of a game.
Someone bumps into you and walks away.
A classmate drops their lunch tray.
A friend says something unkind.
A sibling wants a turn with a toy you’re using.
Someone new joins your class or group.
Ask the First Question: “If this happened to YOU, how would you want to be treated?” Encourage answers like: kindly, patiently, fairly, gently, with understanding.
Ask the Second Question: “So how can YOU treat the other person the same way?” Help them think of practical, loving responses—sharing, helping, forgiving, including someone, speaking kindly.
Connect It Back to the Verse: Say together, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” — Luke 6:31
Connection:
Talking through real situations helps kids practice empathy. They learn to pause, consider someone else’s feelings, and respond with kindness—just as Jesus teaches in the Golden Rule.
Additional Discussion Topics and Questions
It can be helpful to break this verse down into three big truths:
Think About Others’ Feelings: Jesus wants us to consider how our choices affect others. When we pause to think about how we want to be treated, it helps us respond with kindness and empathy.
Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated: The Golden Rule is simple: if we want kindness, fairness, and patience from others, we should offer those same things first.
Our Actions Can Show Jesus’ Love: When we follow the Golden Rule, people see God’s love through our words and actions. Living this way helps point others to Jesus.
Additional discussion questions:
What is this verse called? (The Golden Rule.)
What is the Golden Rule? (“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”)
What does it mean to treat others the way you want to be treated? (Think about how you want to be treated, then act that way toward others.)
How do you like others to treat you? (Kindness, fairness, patience, respect, gentle words.)
What do we share when we follow the Golden Rule? (God’s love, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion.)
What are some ways you can follow the Golden Rule today? (Help someone, include others, use kind words, share, listen.)
How can you follow it with your words? (Speak kindly, encourage others, tell the truth.)
How can you follow it with your actions? (Help, share, show patience, be gentle, include others.)
How can you follow it with your family? (Helping siblings, obeying parents, forgiving quickly, sharing.)
How can you follow it with your friends? (Including them, being fair, showing kindness, standing up for others.)
What makes it hard to follow the Golden Rule sometimes? (Hurt feelings, being frustrated, wanting our own way.)
How can this verse help you pause and choose kindness? (It reminds us to think first and act with love, like Jesus taught.)
🎶 Song / Video
Here is another simple and sweet song from Leah Carolan:
🌟 Closing Thought
The Golden Rule reminds us to pause and think about how we want to be treated—and then choose to treat others the same way. When your child follows this simple teaching of Jesus, they share God’s love and make a real difference in the world. This week, encourage them to look for moments to show kindness, patience, and love to everyone around them.
✨ Next Dive Deeper:
Romans 12:21 – Overcome Evil With Good
In our next Dive Deeper lesson, we’ll learn what it means to overcome wrong with what is right. Kids will discover how choosing kindness, goodness, and forgiveness—especially when it’s hard—reflects God’s heart and makes a powerful difference.
Click below to begin the next lesson, or visit our Dive Deeper page to explore all the resources that go along with Memory Verses in Action.
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