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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 answer/honest opinion.'
'He had an honest face.' meaning: he looked like he could be trusted.
other words for honesty/ being honest:
truthfulness, integrity, sincerity, trustworthiness
opposite: dishonest
(Cambridge Dictionary)
Have a think...
When have you had to give an honest answer/opinion?
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?
Being honest is a very important Christian value. In the Bible, Jesus describes himself as being 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:
Truth wins - The story of a boy's honesty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFV6P8HZqjI
Tell the truth! Honesty for kids (don't tell lies!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jtjnp8hNo
Kids story: Honesty is the best policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlOYoyoVuhA
The Boy Who Cried Wolf! (Aesop's fables)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YllX5eeKY
