Analogies from Proverbs that teach Character
Proverbs has many verses that use analogies to teach character lessons. Each set of “Pictures from Proverbs” has 18 illustrations of character lessons with an explanation of the analogy, a related Bible story and discussion questions. Answers are on the back of the card for parents.
Eighteen Topics in Set 1
Trusting God
Laziness
Boldness
Runaways
The Tongue
Flattery
Encouragement
Compromise
Self-discipline
Beauty
Dependability
Foolishness
Meddling
Good News
Boasting
Friends
Anger
Words
Eighteen Topics in Set 2
Quarreling
Authority
Backsliding
Morality
Pleasant Words
Character
Gossip
Drinking
Deceiving
Riches
Wealth
A merry heart
Oppressing the Poor
Reproof
Lying
Honoring a Fool
Fools
The King’s Anger
Pictures from Proverbs
[To accompany PDF download button] How to use this card to target a problem:
If you are having a problem with LAZINESS, use this card from Proverbs 10:26. Show them how a lazy person irritates his parent or his boss. Then the next time your son is lazy and doesn’t mow the lawn, you can talk to him using the analogy. “Your dad is coming home in one hour, and you haven’t mowed the lawn. Do you really want to irritate him like smoke irritates your eyes?” The analogy communicates much better than just telling him he is lazy.