#42: Proverbs 20:11 - Your Actions Make Your Reputation
Story summary
In this Bible lesson, school is back in session, and Red is afraid that his bad reputation will come back to haunt him with his new teachers. He learns from Proverbs 20:11 that he can still prove himself through his actions to overcome his past.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child makes himself known by his acts,
by whether his conduct is pure and upright.
by whether his conduct is pure and upright.
What did We Learn?
- Ultimately it took Red’s actions to show that his character had changed, even when Miss Unau had judged him before she got to know him, Red didn’t give up. He showed her who he really was.
- A reputation is an important thing.
- We need Jesus to help us live in such a way that people know us in a good way.
- Even if we have earned a bad reputation, we must remember Jesus can change our heart.
- No matter what people may think about us, it’s important to follow Jesus and show it through your actions.
Let's Pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us to lean on Jesus to show us how we should live.
Help us to live in a way that lets everyone know that we belong to you.
Even if we have bad reputations now, help us to trust you to change our hearts and in doing so, change other’s opinions about us.
In Jesus’ Name we pray.
Amen.
Help us to lean on Jesus to show us how we should live.
Help us to live in a way that lets everyone know that we belong to you.
Even if we have bad reputations now, help us to trust you to change our hearts and in doing so, change other’s opinions about us.
In Jesus’ Name we pray.
Amen.
Discussion Questions
What are some things that we can do to make people know us in a good way? What are some things we can do to make people know Jesus is a good way?