Today’s lesson is on the theme of character. I hope today’s topic can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals, Sunday schools and family home evenings.

Object lesson:
Collect an onion and a nice quality lotion (one that’s doesn’t leave a film on your hands when you use it.)

Rub an onion on the hand of each class member or member the family. Maybe talk about how a smelly onion can make someone cry when their cutting it or can make people’s hands smell, the smelly onion could be compared to unethical behavior such as stealing, lying, self-centeredness and other negative traits. Discuss how native traits can make it difficult to establish positive relationships, and it can discourage people to be around that person.

On the other hand, of each family or class member, apply the nice quality lotion, even in spots such as the elbow or other parts of the body that are particularly dry. See how the lotion makes a dry hand or elbow can feel better. Note how the skin looks and feels better and does not feel so dry. This healing aspect of lotion could also be compared people who make the world a better place by their actions. Some of this may be done by sharing kindness, generosity, friendship and honesty. Positive people may sometimes put other people’s needs over their own. Think of some good examples of people that provide a positive influence in your lives, either as a class is a family. Talk about the positive aspects that people you admire. Talk about the traits they possess that motivate you to admire them.

Please feel free to use this object lesson in the way you feel would be appropriate. If you have ideas to share this topic, please do so in the comment section this blog.