Deuteronomy 13 · Grade 4

Testing True and False

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Read and Think

Deuteronomy 13 gives three cases of temptation to idolatry: a prophet or dreamer with signs, a close family member or friend, and a whole town led astray by worthless men. In each case, the answer is the same: do not listen.

A sign alone does not prove a message is from God. If a prophet's sign comes true but his message leads to other gods, he is false. God allows such tests to show whether His people love Him with all their heart. Truth is measured by God's word, not by wonders.

In Israel, leading people to other gods was treated as treason against God, and it carried the death penalty. God's people were to walk after Him, fear Him, obey His voice, and cling to Him. Jesus also warned of false prophets who would show great signs (Matthew 24:24).

Show What You Know

What are the three cases of temptation?
Does a sign prove a message is from God?
Why does God allow such tests?
What did Jesus warn about?

Think About It

How can you tell whether a message about God is true?
Why is it hard when someone close to us leads us the wrong way?

Memory Verse

“You shall walk after Yahweh your God, fear him, keep his commandments, and obey his voice. You shall serve him, and cling to him.”

Deuteronomy 13:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being the only true God. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How do we know if a message is true?
Why is staying loyal to God worth it, even when others go another way?