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Opening Prayer

8th Commandment: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Small Catechism (pgs. 87-89) How should we treat our neighbors based on this commandment? Defend them, speak well of them, and explain everything in the kindest way. Read Prov. 11:13 on pg. 88. What does gossip do? Betrays confidence. Destroys friendship. Fuels conflict.

Matthew 26:47-50 What was Judas’ lie? He lied to the chief priests. He lied to Jesus and the disciples. Judas gave false testimony against Jesus. We do, too. When we place another idol above God, we’re lying to ourselves that this idol is all that matters. That’s a huge, FAT, LIE!

We belong to God… PRAISE THE LORD! We’re FORGIVEN! We’re LOVED! We know the Way, TRUTH, and Life! PRAISE THE LORD!

Quiz Show!

1. You can always tell someone is a thief by the way he or she looks. True False 

2. Stealing is always something someone does intentionally. True False 

3. What does gossip steal from someone? Their money. Their confidence. Their brain. Their senses. 

4. According to the Small Catechism, how should we treat our neighbors? Push them off cliffs. Take candy from babies. Speak well of them. Worship them. 

5. “Bearing false witness” includes betraying information that was shared with you in confidence.  True False

6. Lying and gossiping are good ways to create reliable order and structure in society. a. True b. False 

7. It’s easy to break these commandments 7. It’s easy to break these commandments. You don’t even have to say a word!  True False

Today’s Lesson The 10 Commandments – Part 4 Key Words: Contentment & Covet As a small group, define the Key Words and answer the Big Question together on your Student Worksheets.

Key Words CONTENTMENT: An inner sense of calm and peace; being thankful to God for His many blessings COVET: To desire something or someone more than God.

Covet…

On your own, fill out the 3 columns on your worksheet On your own, fill out the 3 columns on your worksheet. Then share a few items with your small group.

9th & 10th Commandments You shall not covet…

Small Catechism (pgs. 89) What is the main difference between both commandments? The 9th Comm. deals with what your neighbor owns. The 10th Comm. deals with the people that help your neighbor: wife, servant, etc… What does God require of us in both of these commandments? Be content.

Matthew 6:19-34 What does Jesus mean in verse 21? Is Jesus saying we should never invest in possessions? Why or why not? Is He saying we shouldn’t take care of ourselves? What does Jesus say about worrying?

Coveting = Worrying = Not trusting God

The Close of the Commandments (Small Catechism pg. 93)

Small Group Time Share: Your highs and lows from the week Write down prayer requests Choose person to pray later

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Have a wonderful week! Go in peace and serve the Lord!