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Clem ends up friendless and lonely because she won’t share her gum with Harvey, her skates with Zelda, or her iPod with Tina. When she hears the parable of “Lazarus and the Rich Man,” she understands that selfish people end up separated from God and from others because they care more about their stuff than they do about the needs of others.
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Clem ends up friendless and lonely because she won’t share her gum with Harvey, her skates with Zelda, or her iPod with Tina. When she hears the parable of “Lazarus and the Rich Man,” she understands that selfish people end up separated from God and from others because they care more about their stuff than they do about the needs of others.
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"Love for others" is a powerful "fruit" of the Spirit. The characters learn that "Agape" love is doing what is best for others, even if it is hard for you to do. They all decide to show that kind of love to the people in the homeless shelter. Clem and Harvey give up their valuable things, but Zelda and Tina are selfish; they give old stuff that they don't want anymore.
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Harvey is a great example Jesus' challenge to love your neighbor as you love yourself. During recess, Harvey and the girls witness the school "Tuffs" beating up on Brian. Harvey goes to Brian's rescue. Pastor Rufus challenges them to change the world, one person at a time, with courtesy, care, and kindness, and he encourages them to do whatever they can to help people in need.