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Proverbs 11:2 (CEV)

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Today’s Bible memory verse is Proverbs 11:2. Say the memory verse slowly.

“Too much pride can put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble.” Proverbs 11:2

Now, let’s practice the first part of the verse we learned the last time.

If you were not here before, you can learn it today!

Stand facing the children and lead them in to repeat phrases and imitate the motions.

Too much pride… Tilt head up with an arrogant look while pointing index fingers to self.

Can put you to shame… Make a sad face, drop hands and lower head to look down.

Repeat slowly a few more times.

Now, let’s learn the second part of the verse together.

It's wiser… point to head and smile.

To be humble… place hands together in front of you and lower head to look at hands as in prayer.

In the Bible story, who had too much pride? Saul.

Saul was filled with pride as he traveled to Damascus. Then after he met Jesus, his heart was changed, and he was filled with humbleness. Saul was also filled with God’s wisdom when he believed that Jesus was God’s Son. The wisest thing all of us can do is to humbly listen to Jesus and serve Him!

Optional: Make sure the children understand what pride and shame means.

Too much pride can lead us to think we are more important than others.

Shame is feeling embarrassed or guilty about something.

Jesus doesn’t want us to be prideful or ashamed! We know that Jesus is perfect, yet He is humble. All of us make mistakes and are not perfect, so that reminds us to stay humble. And Jesus will forgive all our sins when we ask, so we do not need to be ashamed. Instead, we can be humble and happy, knowing that He is our Savior!

Note: Preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire verse. They may simply repeat it with you. Be sure all children understand its meaning.