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Temptation
(Can also use for Self Control) See also Choices
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." (Matthew 26: 41)

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ACTIVITIES
	Distractions	The devil does his best to make us turn from Jesus. This activity shows how easily we can be distracted.	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 3 4 5 6
	Do Not Open	A temptation that will be hard to resist. Are the kids up to it, or will they give in like Adam and Eve?	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	How Tempted Are You?	Children are tempted by many things. This little quiz will give the kids an idea of how well they can resist some everyday temptations.	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	Patience Please	Children will be enticed to enter a tent filled with candy, but encouraged to wait until the end of the class because then it will be even better.	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4
BULLETIN BOARDS

CRAFTS
	Self-Control Wheel	A fun way for kids to find a verse from the Bible that will help them when they feel tempted	Approx. 15 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5
GAMES
	Throw Away Your Sins	A different spin on an old children’s game with a Christian life application	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
LESSONS
	Doing What it Right	Lesson 4 from the "Lessons on Obedience" series about gaining self control by doing what is right.	1 Week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Keep Your Eyes on Jesus	Lesson 2 for the "Christian Living" series about keeping your eyes on Jesus to stand firm against the devil.	1 Week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Self Control	Lesson 4 from the "Christian Living" series about having self control to follow the will of our Lord.	1 Week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Walk the Narrow Path	Lesson 1 for the "Christian Living" series about staying on the path of righteousness	1 Week Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
OBJECT TALKS
	Sanding Rough Edges	God will not let us face temptations or difficulties beyond what we can bear, but going through these will help make us stronger Christians.	Approx. 5 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Temptation	To show how the Word of God can protect us from all the temptations thrown at us by the devil.	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5
	The Spirit is Willing	An object talk to show how easily the devil can keep us from doing what we know is right. The Spirit is willing but the body is weak.	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Your Choice	The devil sometimes wraps bad things in pretty packages. This Object talk will show the kids that it is easy to be fooled by the devil.	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5
SKITS/STORIES
	Don't Get Hooked	A young fish finds that sin comes with a high price!	Approx. 8 minutes Grades 1 2 3 4 5 6
	Forgetful Pedro	A lazy but happy horse finds new joy when he remembers to look straight ahead	Approx. 10 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
	The Lazy Soldier	Laziness can have serious consequences. Learn a life saving lesson from this soldier.	Approx. 5 minutes Grades 2 3 4 5 6
SONGS

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