Ecclesiastes 10 · Grade 2
Small Things Matter
Read the Story
The Preacher said that dead flies can make good perfume smell bad. A little foolishness can spoil a lot of good.
If an ax is dull, a worker must use more strength. But skill brings success. Learning to do things well helps us.
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious. That means they are kind. A lazy person lets his roof fall in.
Memory Verse
“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.”
Ecclesiastes 10:12 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
What can dead flies spoil?
Good perfumeA lazy personGraciousWhat brings success?
SkillGood perfumeGraciousWhat are a wise man's words?
GraciousA lazy personGood perfumeWho lets his roof fall in?
A lazy personGood perfumeGracious
Word Search
Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.
- GRACIOUS
- SUCCESS
- BLUNT
- SKILL
- WORDS
- MOUTH
- ROOF
- WISE
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for skill and hard work. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can your words be gracious?
- What happens to a lazy man's roof?
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