James 5:1-6; 1 Timothy 6:17-19
There are lots of books written by
great men of the world which have been read by many people in the University.
But none of these books can change a naughty child into a good child neither
can any of them help friends of Jesus to live a life pleasing unto God.
But there is one book that can do all
these. That wonderful book is “The Bible”. That is why we are considering this
important topic today. In our Bible passages, James and Paul by the Spirit of
God wrote to correct and rebuke certain rich people who were not living
according to the word of God. They made money their god by spending all their
time to look for money and live in pleasure, without first giving their hearts
to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Also, they did not have time for the
things of God like praying, studying the word of God and fellowshipping with
other children of God. They also cheated the people who worked for them, by not
paying them, so as to make more money. This attitude was very bad.
That is why you must live your life
according to the Bible which, is the word of God. The greatest wealth a child
can get from God is to become saved, sanctified and, live a holy life. If you
are doing naughty things like fighting, stealing, telling lies and cheating,
you will say sorry to Jesus; turn from such sins and be washed in the blood of
Jesus. Then invite Him into your heart. Not only that, you must continue to
live a holy life and let your light shine for others to see.
You should not be proud or look down on
others because of what your parents have like houses, cars and lands
(Philippians 2:5-7). Share what you have with children who are in need of
clothes, shoes, toys and some other necessary things (Romans 12:13). Do not be
proud because you are brilliant at school and do not seek power from secret
societies like witchcraft and familiar spirit.
The Bible also commands friends of
Jesus to do the following: pray always (Luke 18:1). Read your Bible every day
(1 Peter 2:2). Attend fellowship regularly (Hebrews 10:25). Tell others about
the love of Jesus (Mark 16:15).
QUESTIONS:
1. Who were the people that were corrected
and warned in our Bible passages?
2. Mention the bad things that they were
doing.
3. What is the greatest wealth that a child
can receive from God?
4. Mention four ways you can live according
to the Bible.
5. What must a naughty child do to live
according to the standard of the Bible?
MEMORY
VERSE:
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity”
1Timothy 4:12.
ACTIVITY: Children are to sing this song
prayerfully. “Lord, I want to be like
Jesus inner my heart”
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