This Sunday school story taken from the story of Ruth is one I use with my 12-14 year olds to look at their own positive attributes and those of people around them. 
Bible Story:
Read the story of Ruth from the Bible or go around the room having each student read a section.
Ruth 1:1-22 Discuss what they think of Ruth, and how Naomi is feeling in this section
Ruth 2:1-9 — 2:19-20 How is Naomi’s mood now?
Ruth 3:1-11 Explain: the kinsman-redeemer was responsible for protecting the interests of needy members of the extended family to provide an heir for the relative who died.
Ruth 4:13-22 Who is born out of the lineage of Obed?
What is God trying to tell us from this lesson? Obedience comes from faith. We all need a redeemer. Ruth chose to follow God’s will and was redeemed.
Activity:
Ask the students to write their names in a vertical column on a piece of construction paper. Use adjectives that start with each letter listed to describe themselves.
Example:
R eliable
U nderstanding
T hankful
H elpful
If time allows, each student can add positive attributes that they see in someone else to that student’s sheet. It doesn’t have to start with any of the letters in that person’s name.
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