THE SEVEN SINS OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Sunday School Resources
Notes and graphs mentioned in Pastor Roman's lesson plan to help you develop your Sunday School.
THE SEVEN SINS OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Sunday School Resources
Notes and graphs mentioned in Pastor Roman's lesson plan to help you develop your Sunday School.
Introduction
Before we explore the seven sins of social intelligence in depth, this opening session lays the foundation for everything that follows. We’ll define what social intelligence is, why it matters spiritually and relationally, and how it influences the way we connect, communicate, and respond to others. This resource is designed to prepare your students to recognize unhealthy patterns and grow in emotional maturity in the weeks to come.
This thumbnail illustrates “The Seven Sins of Social Intelligence” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
This graphic compares traits of low vs. high social intelligence, showing how behavior affects communication, relationships, and emotional awareness.
Scan the QR code to take a Personality Temperament Test and discover your dominant traits and social interaction style.
This chart compares four core temperaments—Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, and Phlegmatic—highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and extrovert/introvert tendencies.
This visual explains Social Intelligence (SI) as a cycle of four key skills: understanding others, managing connections, controlling reactions, and knowing emotions.
Personality is how you appear; character is who you are. One’s based on image, the other on principles and values.
The limbic system links brain and emotion—regulating memory, motivation, instincts, and emotional responses through interconnected structures.
Part 1: Anger
Anger is often the loudest of the seven social sins—and one of the most destructive. This session helps students recognize how anger impacts their body, clouds judgment, and damages relationships. Through discussion and reflection, they’ll learn how to respond instead of react.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 1: Anger” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
This graphic shows how anger physically affects the body—highlighting tension, racing thoughts, clenched fists, and restless movement from head to toe.
This image captures the crowd's rage as they choose Barabbas over Jesus—revealing how unchecked anger fuels injustice and chaos.
Part 2: Self Pity
Self-pity quietly distorts how we see ourselves and others. This lesson reveals how a victim mindset affects social interactions, emotional maturity, and spiritual growth. Students will be challenged to replace helplessness with ownership and gratitude.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 2: Self Pity” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
This visual explains unhealthy relational roles—Controller, Fixer, and Powerless—and how they feed drama through anger, control, and dependency.
Part 3: Rejection
The fear of rejection can lead to isolation, defensiveness, and false self-protection. In this session, students will uncover how rejection shapes behavior and blocks connection. With biblical truth and emotional insight, they’ll learn how to find healing and acceptance through Christ.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 3: Rejection” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
Part 4: Envy
Envy poisons our ability to celebrate others and erodes confidence from within. This teaching explores how comparison and jealousy hinder social intelligence and relationships. Students will be encouraged to walk in contentment, security, and purpose.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 4: Envy” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
Part 5: Fear
Fear distorts how we see people, situations, and even ourselves. It can cause withdrawal, defensiveness, or control in social settings. This lesson helps students recognize how fear hinders healthy connection and equips them to walk in confidence, trust, and godly courage.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 5: Fear” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
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Part 6: Envy
Envy poisons our ability to celebrate others and distorts how we view ourselves. It breeds resentment, comparison, and insecurity—damaging relationships and blocking spiritual growth. In this session, students will learn how to recognize envy’s subtle influence and pursue contentment, confidence, and gratitude instead.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 6: Pride” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
Part 7: Selfishness
Pride is the root of selfishness and the most deceptive of the seven social sins. It elevates self above others, making it difficult to listen, learn, or love well. This lesson helps students recognize prideful attitudes and develop humility, empathy, and true spiritual maturity.
This thumbnail illustrates “Part 7: Selfishness” — perfect for YouTube, other platforms, or Sunday school slide presentations.
This resource explores how selfishness contributes to emotional breakdowns like envy, pride, and relational disconnection—highlighting its impact on social intelligence.
This guide outlines the core behaviors and mindsets of selfishness—ideal for teaching awareness, accountability, and spiritual growth.
