Family
You come home from school and you find out your sister borrowed your favorite shirt and now it has a stain on it. What do you do?
a. Find her favorite shirt and purposely make a stain on it
b. Don't mention the stain
c. Tell her you are upset that she made the stain, but you forgive her anyway.
b. Don't mention the stain
Proverbs 17:9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
On your way to class you see a bully pushing and teasing another student. What do you do?
a. Step in and tell the bully to stop and risk getting teased yourself
b. Step in and shove the bully to protect the bullied student and risk getting in trouble
c. Step in and tease the bully back until they stop
a. Step in and tell the bully to stop and risk getting teased yourself
Proverbs 31:8-9 Speak up for those who have no voice, for the justice of all who are dispossessed. Speak up, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the oppressed and needy. Proverbs 3:31 Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do.
Which one of these is NOT one of the 7 things God hates?
a. Someone who tells the teacher that one person started the fight when they know it was really their friend who started it
b. Someone who refuses to help around their house and will only lay around watching tv and won't listen to their parents
c. Someone who is offended so they go and tell their other friends what was said to get the group to turn on the friend that offended them
b.
Proverbs 6:16-19 The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to Him:
arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, A LYING WITNESS WHO GIVES FALSE TESTIMONY, AND ONE WHO STIRS UP TROUBLE AMONG BROTHERS.
You are finding your words filled with a lot of pride and can't stop talking about yourself. You know Proverbs 16:18 says "Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.", so what is the best next step for you to take?
a. Start talking about how others are better than you
b. Focus on your imperfections so you're not so stuck on how great you are
c. Stop talking about how great you are and let someone else compliment you
c. Stop talking about how great you are and let someone else compliment you
Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth -- a stranger, and not your own lips.
You love to go to all the new movies, buy the newest games & clothes, and eat lots of food bought at restaurants! What will be the end result of that lifestyle?
a. poverty
b. popularity
c. happiness
Proverbs 21:17a The one who loves pleasure will become a poor man
Your little brother is trying to get on your last nerve... How should you respond?
a. Pretend he doesn't exist
b. Fuss at him until he leaves you alone
c. Bug him back
a. Pretend he doesn't exist
Proverbs 17:9 He who loves a quarrel loves sin.
You saw your best friend looking at an answer key while you were both taking your math test. The next day the teacher pulls you aside and asks if you saw him doing anything suspicious during the test, b/c he got a perfect 100%... What do you say?
a. I was trying to focus on finishing my test (true...)
b. I've never known him to do anything like that before (because he never has)
c. Yeah, I'm pretty sure he was cheating (& rat out your friend)
d. I saw him moving some papers around, but I can't be sure what he was doing (cause you might have been mistaken)
c. Yeah I'm pretty sure he was cheating
Proverbs 4:24 Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
You are tempted to play on your phone during school but you know you shouldn't because proverbs 8:11 says: Wisdom is more precious than ________
a. Rubies/ jewels
b. Gold/ precious metals
c. Great wealth/ riches
a. Rubies/ jewels
Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than jewels (rubies), and nothing desirable can compare with it.
You have been on vacation and when you finally get home you go see your friend. Y'all have been catching up and talking for hours! What is probably happening?
a. sin
b. fellowship
c. deepening the friendship
a. sin
Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.
If a guy/ girl is a smooth talker and always knows just the right thing to say to get what they want what is the likely end of the relationship going to be?
a. marriage
b. happiness
c. divorce
d. bitterness
d. bitterness
Proverbs 5:3-4 Though the lips of the forbidden woman (guy) drip honey and her (his) words are smoother that oil, in the end she's (he's) as bitter as wormwood and as sharp as a double edged sword.
You need another dollar to get a soda at the store. You know you could get it from your brother's backpack without him noticing & you could return it later! You also just found a dollar in the dryer. Which should you use to get the soda?
Neither.
Proverbs 3:27 When it is in your power, don't withhold good from the one it belongs to.
Your friend is having a rough week at home so y'all are hanging out at your house. You notice he's on his phone a lot and when you mention it he says, "You're just jealous because people actually want to talk to me". How do you react?
a. "I was trying to be nice, but if you wanna keep being a jerk you can leave..."
b. "Man, I know you're having a rough week, so I'm gonna act like you didn't say that"
c. Don't say anything or let him know that your feelings are hurt.
b. "Man, I know you're having a rough week, so I'm gonna act like you didn't say that"
Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Your dad is so proud of you for realizing that the group of friends you were hanging out with were dragging you down and finding a new group to be a part of. The mother of one of your old friends is upset because her son got caught shop lifting to impress that bad group and now he's in Juvi. It reminds you of Proverbs 10:1
"A wise son brings ________ to his father, but a foolish son, ________ to his mother."
Proverbs 10:1 A wise son brings JOY to his father, but a foolish son, HEARTACHE (grief, sorrow) to his mother.
You are feeling really hurt after someone made a joke about how you were "slow". Why are you so upset if 'sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you'? You're upset because:
a. what they said must be true if it upset you
b. people's words have great power over your life
c. that must be what everyone else thinks too
b. people's words have great power over your life
Proverbs 18:21 "Life and death are in the power of the tongue..."
Your friends call and ask if you can go to the movies, but you haven't read your Bible. You just promised the Lord earlier in the week that you would spend time with him before going out with your friends. Should you just do your devotions with God after you get home?
No
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
You give your sister a dollar. What will probably happen now?
a. You'll never see that dollar returned
b. She'll come and ask you for money again
c. You'll get more money than you had before
c. You'll get more money than you had before
Proverbs 11:24 One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Your boyfriend/ girlfriend tells you that they love you and they can't wait to get your life together started. They ask you to drop out of your Senior year to get married & move in with them. What do you do?
Tell them if they really love you, please wait til I finish getting my education...
Proverbs 4:13 Hold on to instruction; don't let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
You and your friend are memorizing scripture together. You are memorizing and practicing Proverbs 27:17!
"As _____________________, So one person sharpens another."
Proverbs 27:17
"As IRON SHARPENS IRON, so one person sharpens a another."
You go to a new school and on the first day there are two people to choose from, who are being friendly to you. One of them is kind of quiet and reserved, but caring. The other one is very fun to talk to and is giving you the 411 on the school, who to avoid, what to do in each class to keep the teachers happy etc. Which friend should you choose as your new BFF/ 'roll dog'?
Proverbs 20:19 The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
You see a video that looks like it has nudity in it. What should you do?
a) watch it because it's probably not 'that bad'
b) quickly X out of it
b) quickly X out of it
Proverbs 7:25 Don't let your heart turn aside to her (the seductive woman/ man) ways; don't stray onto her (or his) paths.
What is expected of you as a child (under 18) according to Solomon's teaching on work?
a. School and a part time job
b. School and working in your home
c. School and a full time job
b. School and working in your home
Proverbs 12:11 He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgement.
You've been offended by something someone said to you. You know it's wrong to go tell your other friends about it because of Proverbs 17:9:
Whoever ______________ promotes love, but whoever _______________ separates friends.
Proverbs 17:9 Whoever CONCEALS (COVERS, FORGIVES) AN OFFENSE (TRANSGRESSION) promotes love, but whoever GOSSIPS (REPEATS A MATTER) ABOUT IT separates friends.
Recite (in your own words) Proverbs 3:5-6.
*Hint* it's about Trusting the Lord...
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
On the first day of school your friend asks what you think of their new outfit. You don't really care for the outfit and you realize their zipper is down. What should your response be?
ex: 'I think that matches your personality... but you'd better catch your fly!'
Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 25:26 He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips
Finish this verse.
For a _________ are before the Lord's eyes and He _____________________.
Proverbs 5:21 For a man's ways are before the Lord's eyes and He considers all his paths.