For Kids · 3 min with a grown-up
Proverbs 17 is a string of wise sayings about the people around us - what makes a real friend, why a happy heart helps, and how a calm home beats a fighting one.
Today's Story
Proverbs 17 has a saying that everybody loves: “A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes.”
Think about that. A real friend isn't just there for the fun days - the parties and the games. A real friend is also there for the hard days, when you're sad or scared or you got in trouble. At all times. That's the kind of friend worth having, and the kind of friend worth being.
The chapter has another wise saying: “A cheerful heart is like good medicine.” When you're happy and you smile and laugh, it's actually good for you - like medicine that helps you feel better all over. A grumpy, gloomy heart does the opposite.
And it says something surprising: it's better to have a dry crust of bread in a peaceful, quiet house than a giant feast in a house full of fighting. Peace is worth more than stuff.
So be the friend who stays. Keep a cheerful heart. And choose peace over fighting - every time.
A Big Word
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Talk About It
- A real friend loves at ALL times - even the hard days. Who is a friend who has stayed with you when you were sad or having a tough time?
- The chapter says a cheerful heart is like good medicine. What is something that always cheers you up and makes you laugh?
- It says a quiet, peaceful house is better than a big feast in a house full of fighting. What is one thing you could do to make your home more peaceful?