"right, just, and fair." (Proverbs 2:9, GNT)
Imagine a game in which everyone takes a turn. You want to win so badly that you invent a new rule just as your turn begins. The score looks great for you, but your friend notices that the rule changed only to help you. Before celebrating, ask yourself: was the game good for everyone who played, or only for the person who won?
Wisdom helps us think about that. We can explain the rules before we begin, wait our turn, and listen when someone says something feels unfair. Sometimes a younger child needs a different kind of help. You can talk with a trusted adult and agree on that together. Being fair also means learning to care for each person's needs.
Jesus saw a woman who needed care and helped her. When someone complained about the day he chose, he showed that those people already cared for their animals on that same day. The woman needed care too. Jesus teaches us to notice the people around us, instead of thinking only about what makes our own lives easier.
And when you realize you have made an unfair arrangement, you can apologize and try again. God loves you when you get things right and keeps loving you when you need to learn. You do not have to earn that love by winning or getting everything right many times in a row. Jesus offers us forgiveness and help to do good. You can begin with one small action today.
Golden phrase: "A good game cares for the people playing with us."