Bible values for children

Tell the truth with care.

Telling the truth kindly.

” Truthful words help people understand and solve problems together.

Put it into practice

What does honesty look like?

Honesty means telling the truth about what happened and what we know. We can admit a mistake or say “I don't know yet.” Truthful words help people understand and solve problems together.

If you spill some paint, tell an adult what happened instead of blaming someone else. Then ask how you can help clean up.

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What could make it easier to tell the truth after a mistake?

Stories that show honesty

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Verses to remember

Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Ephesians 4:25 ↗ · World English Bible Classic

A little context

Ephesians 4:25 calls the Christian community to put away falsehood because its members belong to one another. The surrounding teaching also asks them to use words that help.

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