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Giving to others who can’t repay you is a gift to Jesus.

Imagine your shoes got a hole in them. Or you moved to a new school and you don’t have any friends. Or maybe you didn’t have enough to eat for lunch so you’re still starving. How amazing would it be if someone just came right up to you, gave you what you needed, and didn’t even expect you to say thank you? That would be great!

You can give like that! In fact, Jesus wants you to give like that. In the Bible verse Matthew 25:40, Jesus says that doing something kind for people who can’t repay you is like doing something kind for Jesus!

So look for your chance. Pick someone who isn’t going to give you a Christmas present or someone you don’t even know. Find out what they need. Are they hungry? Do they need a friend? Do they need some new clothes or a toy to play with? Give them what they need, and don’t expect a single thing back. Give to them, and think about giving to Jesus.

Watch the video and Draw Together to learn Matthew 25:40. It will help you remember that giving to others who can’t repay you is a gift to Jesus!

Draw Together

1. Get a piece of paper and something to draw with.
2. Write the Bible verse, Matthew 25:40, across the top of the paper.
3. Work together with a friend to draw a picture about Matthew 25:40.
4. Put the picture on the wall so you can remember it!

Talk It Over: What do you think Jesus likes about giving to people who can’t give anything back? What will you do to give a gift to Jesus?