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Doing what you should can keep you safe.

 I can trust God no matter what.
We start with a word picture Solomon writes in Proverbs 25:28. Solomon uses the idea of giant city walls keeping people safe as a way to show the importance of living with self-control. Kids will discover that having protection, like city walls, is the perfect way to help gain self-control.

Bottom Line: Doing what you should can keep you safe. When you choose to do what you should, instead of doing what you want, you keep yourself out of danger. We hope kids discover the value of relying on God for self-control even when it’s difficult. 

Think before you lose your temper.

 I need to make the wise choice. 
Next, we look at Proverbs 16:32, where Solomon uses the idea of a fighting warrior to help us understand that, regardless of the situation, being patient and keeping our cool is always the wise choice.

Bottom Line: Think before you lose your temper. God can give us the strength we need to pause and think about the consequences of our actions. Rather than letting our anger get the better of us, God can help us show patience and keep the situation under control.

Choose your words carefully.

I need to make the wise choice.
In week 3, we discover more about self-control in Proverbs 12:18. Solomon talks about the power of our words. We want kids to learn that when they chose the right words in a difficult situation they can actually bring healing to the situation rather than destruction.

Bottom Line: Choose your words carefully. We want kids to think about the words they use throughout different situations, because our words can help point others to Jesus.

Know when to stop.

I need to make the wise choice.
We close  out the month with another one of Solomon's vivid word pictures in Proverbs 25:16 and find out what happens when we indulge and eat too much. But this proverb isn't just about how much we eat. Kids will learn that too much of anything, even if it's a good thing, can have serious consequences.

Bottom Line: Know when to stop. Knowing when to stop isn't always easy for kids. A lot of times it's a Parent or Teacher who helps them know it's time to stop what they're doing and take a break. We hope that kids start to see that stopping something- even if it's fun- can be the wisest choice. We also want them to know they don't need to do this on their own. God will help them know when to stop.