Worship and Assemblies
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Our Christian value this half term is
'honesty'
(noun)
The quality of being honest.
'Telling the truth or able to be trusted and not likely to steal, cheat or lie.'
examples:
'She's being completely honest.'
'I'd like you to give me your honest opinion/honest answer.'
'He had an honest face', meaning he looked like he could be trusted.
Opposite:
dishonest
(Cambridge Dictionary)
Have a think...
When have you had to give an honest opinion/answer?
Is it always easy to be honest?
Think of some times when it is easy to be honest.
When is it not easy to be honest?
Think of some times when it is not easy to be honest.
How does it feel if you find out someone has not been honest with you?
Other words meaning 'honesty':
integrity, truthful, sincere, genuine
Being honest is a very important Christian value.
In the Bible, Jesus describes himself as 'the way, the truth and the life.'
In the Bible, Jesus teaches us to love others with actions and in truth, not just with words.
We know that it is much better to be honest than to tell lies.
Take a look at the following video clips:
Tell The Truth/Honesty for Kids (Kids Don't Tell Lies!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jtjnp8hNo
'Honesty is The Best Policy'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGlHu7gufhc
The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Aesop's Fables)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0IdpVuxmD0
For younger children:
Listen to CBeebies Radio Treasure Champs:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/treasure-champs-honesty
Important days this half term:
Eid ul-adha (Islam): Beginning on Sunday 16th June (predicted)