In our Class Worship today, we explored the theme of "Respect in Action" by looking at recent news from the Football Association (FA). We discussed the FA’s review of behaviour in the sport, which aims to ensure matches are safe, fair, and enjoyable for everyone, players, referees, and fans alike. Linking this to our Christian value of Respect, we focused on The Golden Rule: treating others the way we wish to be treated. We looked at Matthew 7:12, which tells us that treating others with kindness sums up the Law and the Prophets. We debated big questions, such as whether respect must be earned or if everyone deserves it just for being human, and how we can remain respectful even when others are not. We concluded with a prayer, thanking God for making every person unique and asking for the wisdom to treat everyone with the kindness we wish to receive ourselves.
