Proverbs 26 · Grade 2
A Fire Goes Out
Read the Story
Proverbs says, For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down. Gossip is saying unkind things about people behind their backs.
Proverbs says a lazy person turns in his bed like a door turns on its hinges. He does not want to get up and work.
Proverbs says it is not good to think we are wiser than everyone else. We should be humble and learn.
Memory Verse
“For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.”
Proverbs 26:20 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
When does a fire go out?
No gossipLike a door on its hingesFor lack of woodWhat helps a quarrel die down?
No gossipLike a door on its hingesFor lack of woodWhat is gossip?
How does a lazy person turn in bed?
Word Search
Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.
- QUARREL
- GOSSIP
- SUMMER
- WORDS
- WOOD
- FIRE
- SNOW
- LION
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for honest words. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you stop a fight from growing?
- What excuse does the sluggard make?
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