Teach the children the accounts of Barnabas and Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 4:32–5:10. Ask the children to think about the results of the choices made by Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira. 1977, pp. 43–44).Įxplain that we all face situations each day that require us to choose between being honest and being dishonest. He’s such a baby he runs the minute she calls’” (N. “One of the boys finally said, ‘Oh, let him go.

“‘Pretend you didn’t hear,’ said the boys. I told my mother I would come when she called,’ was Charlie’s response. “‘Don’t go yet finish the game!’ cried the other players. “A young boy was playing baseball with his friends when his mother’s voice came loud and clear, calling, ‘Charlie, Charlie!’ He instantly threw down his bat, picked up his jacket and cap, and started for home. Tell the children the following story and ask them to decide what they would have done if they were Charlie: Invite a child to give the opening prayer. Materials needed: A Bible or a New Testament for each child. Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will involve the children and best help them achieve the purpose of the lesson. (See “Preparing Your Lessons,” p. vi, and “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii.)Īdditional reading: Gospel Principles, chapter 31. Then study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture accounts. To encourage each child to choose to be honest in thought, word, and deed.

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