CHILD-FRIENDLY KEEPING UP APPEARANCES!

John 7:24 – “Stop judging by how things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right.”

 

Have you ever tried to look good just to impress someone? Maybe you wore your best clothes or acted a certain way so people would like you. That’s called keeping up appearances—trying to look perfect on the outside, even if things aren’t perfect on the inside.

There’s a funny show about a lady named Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket (she says “Bouquet”) who always wants people to think she’s fancy and important. But she’s more focused on how things look than what’s real.

What Does God Care About?

God doesn’t care about fancy clothes or perfect hair. He cares about your heart—how kind, honest, and loving you are. The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:3–4 that real beauty comes from inside, not from what we wear.

Even the prophet Samuel once thought someone looked like a king just because of his appearance. But God told him, “I look at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

Why Is This Important?

- People may judge by looks, but God sees the real you.

- We don’t need to pretend to be someone we’re not.

- God wants us to be honest, kind, and true—not just look good.

MEMORY VERSE: John 7:24 “Stop judging by how things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right.”

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- Do I ever try to look good just to impress others?

- What does God see when He looks at my heart?

- Have I ever judged someone by how they looked?

- Is there anything I’m pretending to be that I need to let go of?

PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me not to worry about looking perfect. Teach me to care more about being kind, loving, and honest. Help me see others the way You do—not by how they look, but by who they are inside. I give You my heart and ask You to help me be real and true, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

 

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