Train a child to make good decisions; lay good character foundations, and see lives changed for the better.

Making a Good Decision?

Testament Trump bible characters were real people just like you and me.  The mighty Samson no doubt made his hair spiky in the bath,  Queen Jezebel chose wickedness over virtue and Elijah the prophet was most likely God’s first appointed weatherman - forecasting 3 and half years of no rain! 

Just like us, they all had to make decisions that affected people around them.  But what choices would you make when faced with the same circumstances?

Could you Discern Delilah’s evil agenda? What about Elijah – would you be Determined to finish what you started or give up at the first sign of confrontation? 

Queen Esther’s story is packed full of power, romance and intrigue.  We see a Courageous and beautiful woman take her stand and put her life on the line in order to save her people.  Fully Committed to the task, she made careful plans and followed them Determinedly.  Fearlessly she approaches the king with a request – only God knew if she’d be successful!  Showing Gentleness, Respect and Love, Esther was able to Persuade the king to be Equitable and as a result, saved her people.

What a great  role model for children today!

King David is remembered as one of the greatest Kings in the Old testament.  He was the Giant killer (Courageous & Fearless), a poet (Creative), a great leader (Resourceful & Perserverant) and a man after Gods own heart (Faithful).  But alongside the long list of victories, he suffered the consequences of making bad decisions – for example when he lusted after Bathsheba (the wife of one of his subjects), he lacked Self Control, slept with her  and arranged for her husband to be killed in battle.  He proved himself untrustworthy, not Equitable, unKind, disHonest..the list goes on and on.  But, David experienced the joy of Forgiveness even when he had to suffer the consequences of his behaviour.

David made some terrible decisions, but he learnt from his mistakes (Attentive) and made sure that he did not repeat them (Responsible).  He also found out that God didn’t give up on him when Adversity struck.

Getting back to the roots of education in our homes and schools involves installing strong traditional values. The following 60 character traits have been selected so that we might have the greatest impact on a child’s development.  Each one can be clearly revealed through a bible story and supported by clear teaching to be shown to be positive and beneficial traits.

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