“Giving Credit Where It Belongs”

“Giving Credit Where It Belongs”

Theme: Honesty • Humility • Truth

Big Idea: We should never take credit for something we didn’t do—God loves truth!

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🌱 Opening Thought (For Kids)

Have you ever said “I did it!”… even when you really didn’t?

Maybe you wanted praise, attention, or to look good.

The Bible teaches us that God sees the truth, and He wants our hearts to be honest.

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📜 Key Bible Verse

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.”

— Proverbs 12:22

👉 God is happy when we tell the truth—even when it’s hard.

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🐦 Bible Story Example (Kid-Friendly)

Imagine a group of kids cleaning up toys.

One child does most of the work.

Another child runs to the teacher and says:

“I cleaned everything!”

That child took credit for something they didn’t do.

God calls that lying, even if no one else notices.

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📖 What the Bible Says About Taking Credit

1️⃣ Taking Credit Is Lying

“Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another.”

— Leviticus 19:11

👉 Taking credit is like stealing someone else’s work.

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2️⃣ God Sees the Truth

“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.”

— Hebrews 4:13

👉 Even if people don’t know, God always knows.

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3️⃣ Pride Makes Us Want Praise

“Pride goes before destruction.”

— Proverbs 16:18

👉 Wanting praise too much can lead us to do wrong things.

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4️⃣ God Likes Humble Hearts

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

— James 4:10

👉 When we tell the truth and stay humble, God honors us.

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5️⃣ Give Glory to God—Not Yourself

“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth.”

— Proverbs 27:2

👉 If something good happens, let others speak—don’t brag or pretend.

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✨ Jesus Shows Us the Right Way

Jesus never lied.

Jesus never stole credit.

Jesus always spoke truth—even when it cost Him.

“I am the way and the truth and the life.”

— John 14:6

👉 When we follow Jesus, we choose truth.

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🧠 What Kids Can Learn

• God wants us to be honest

• Taking credit for something we didn’t do is wrong

• God sees our hearts, not just our words

• Being truthful brings peace

• God blesses honesty

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💬 Discussion Questions (Optional)

• Why do people sometimes take credit for things they didn’t do?

• How do you feel when someone takes credit for your work?

• What should you do if you’re tempted to lie?

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🙏 Short Prayer for Kids

“Dear God,

Help me tell the truth even when it’s hard.

Help me not take credit for things I didn’t do.

Give me an honest and humble heart.

Thank You for loving me and teaching me Your ways.

In the name of Yeshua, amen.”