Truthful In Deed

Share The Scriptures:

• "He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much." Luke 16: 10
• "Walk in truth." 3 John 4
• "Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith ; who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews. 12: 1, 2.

Give the Children's Bible Message: These two verses from Hebrews are a part of one of Saint Paul's sermons to the Hebrews; but I think there is quite enough in these alone for a whole sermon to little children. He first says, " Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us." You know how impossible it would be to swim with heavy boots on, or pull a sled with a great load of lead on it, and how soon you would pull off the boots, or cut the lead loose ; and just so when we are trying to live as Christ would have us, there are always old sinful habits, which are very heavy, and will drag us back from the right path, unless we constantly fight against them. Ask yourself today what are the sins that most easily beset you. We are all tempted to sin, but not all by the same things. One child may be tempted to be selfish, and this is his besetting sin. Another may be vain, pleased when any one notices her. Another sin, by which almost all are tempted is anger ; and so I might tell you of very many ; but you must look into your own heart, little reader, and find there by what you are most easily beset, and then look unto Jesus, for power and grace to conquer and resist whatever temptations assail you. He has said. Ask, and ye shall receive.

 Video by www.apostleshipofprayer.org 

The video above is about the vineyard owner's two sons. The first seems agreeable to his father but does not help him. The second must fight the temptation to disobey his father and ultimately does as he is expected. So which of the two sons has been truthful in deed and therefore faithful to his father?

Questions for Discussion After The Lesson:

1. What is it to be faithful?
2. Should we be faithful in all things?
3. To what must we be faithful?
4. Should we always act the truth?
5. Is not this as important as to speak truly?
6. Do you always act truly?

Extend The Lesson by Sharing a Poem:

True in word, and true in deed,

In the little as the much,

Seeking right and duty ever,

Christ the Lord approveth such.

To thy God, and to thy duty,

Thou must ever faithful be;

To thyself, and to thy brother,

Though he oft prove false to thee. 

Close The Lesson in Prayer: Help me dear Lord to resist temptations as you did, lead me by your example and grant me strength to endure hardships until I come to live with you in Heaven. Amen