#59: Proverbs 12:17 - Don’t Be A False Witness
Story summary
In this Bible lesson, someone has broken a window on the school bus, and Officer Malloy is on the case! As he interviews each of the kids, however, he discovers that someone is lying, and teaches them a lesson from Proverbs 12:17 about not bearing false witness.
Proverbs 12:17
Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness utters deceit.
but a false witness utters deceit.
What did We Learn?
- Sometimes we think telling lies is easier than telling the truth.
- We must trust God that, no matter how strange the truth might sound, that He will show our words to be honest evidence and not total lies.
Let's Pray
Dear Heavenly Father,
Help us to speak truth because you are true.
Even when the truth seems to be unbelievable, let us give honest evidence instead of weaving a tale of lies.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Help us to speak truth because you are true.
Even when the truth seems to be unbelievable, let us give honest evidence instead of weaving a tale of lies.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Discussion Questions
Why is it important for us to tell the truth?