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My Bible Story
Ananias and Sapphira pretended to give all their money to the church, but secretly kept some. They lied to Peter — and to God. Because of their dishonesty, both of them fell dead. This story teaches how seriously God views lying.
What This Teaches Us
- God hates lying.
- Honesty protects our hearts.
- God values truth in every situation.
- Lying always brings consequences.
Memory Verse
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.” — Proverbs 12:22
Activities
- Truth or Lie Game: Identify truthful and untruthful statements.
- Honesty Pledge: Children sign a pledge to be truthful.
- Clean Heart Craft: Create hearts with “truthful words.”
Prayer
Lord, help me speak truth always. Make my heart honest before You. Amen.
Discussion Questions
- Why is lying dangerous?
- Why did Ananias and Sapphira lie?
- How does God feel about honesty?
- How can we speak truth every day?
Quiz
- Ananias and Sapphira…
A. Told the truth
B. Lied
C. Helped people
D. Did nothing - Who did they lie to?
A. Peter
B. God
C. The church
D. All of the above - God hates…
A. Truth
B. Love
C. Lying lips
D. Prayer - Honesty brings…
A. Trouble
B. Blessing
C. Punishment
D. Fear - We should always…
A. Hide the truth
B. Tell the truth
C. Lie when scared
D. Blame others