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Divine Dispatch
Matthew 5:37
The Power of Simple, Honest Words!
Welcome, Faith Force Simple Speakers! Today, we’re learning about the power of clear, honest communication, as shared in Matthew 5:37.
Verse Of The Day:
"All you need to say is simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one." (Matthew 5:37)
Have you ever noticed how some people use lots of complicated words when a simple answer would be better? Jesus teaches us about the beauty of straightforward honesty!
Jesus says “All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No'” – when someone asks you a question or you make a promise, clear and simple answers are best. If you mean yes, say yes. If you mean no, say no. Don’t make it complicated with lots of explanations, excuses, or fancy promises.
“Anything beyond this comes from the evil one” – when we feel like we need to add lots of extra words, swear special oaths, or make elaborate promises, it’s often because we’re not being completely honest. Simple, truthful people can give simple, truthful answers. When our yes means yes and our no means no, people learn to trust us completely!
Simple Yes and No Agreement Wheel:
Take a paper plate and divide it in half with a line. Color one half green and write “YES” in bold letters, then color the other half red and write “NO” in bold letters. Add a spinning arrow using a brass fastener. Practice using your wheel to give simple, honest answers to questions. Write “My Word is My Bond” around the edge to remember that simple, truthful answers build trust better than complicated explanations!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear Jesus, help us learn to communicate with simple honesty like You taught us! When we say yes, help us mean yes, and when we say no, help us mean no. Keep us from making things complicated when simple truth is all that's needed. Help people trust us because our words are always honest and straightforward! Amen.
Keep your communication simple and honest, Faith Force Simple Speakers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that all you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ – let your word be your bond!