Drew’s Mouse
DREW’S MOUSE
Read James 2:14-20.
School began in the usual boring way for Drew. We need some action around here, Drew thought. He peeked into his desk to check on the little mouse he had in a small box.
A few minutes later Mrs. Madden had to go to the office. She appointed Jennifer to be class monitor. Quietly Drew took the mouse from his desk and released it.
“There’s a mouse!” Many of the kids screamed and jumped up on their chairs.
“Take your seats,” Jennifer instructed. “It won’t hurt you.” The mouse ran right over Jennifer’s shoe. “Ahhhh!” she shrieked. She climbed onto her chair.
“Everyone sit down,” Jennifer ordered. “There’s nothing to worry about.” But she remained standing on her chair.
Just then Mrs. Madden returned to the chaos. She dismissed the class for an early lunch so that a janitor could remove the mouse.
After school Drew told his mom about Jennifer and the mouse. He told her everything except how the mouse got there. “It was pretty funny,” he said. “Jennifer told the class to sit down because there was nothing to worry about, but she stayed standing on her chair.”
“That’s a good example of what we discussed in my Bible study this morning,” said Mom. “Just as Jennifer’s actions didn’t match her words, Christians’ actions don’t always match what they say they believe.”
Drew felt guilty. He knew that Jennifer wasn’t the only one whose actions didn’t match her words. He would need to talk to his mother and his teacher.
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Do you say you believe in Jesus but carelessly lie, cheat, or treat others unkindly? Or do you act out your faith by living a godly life? Ask God to help you act according to your faith.
TO MEMORIZE:
So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:17
LIVE WHAT YOU BELIEVE.
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