You Are What You Think

Moral Decisions Activity

Activity Objective

The young people will gain a deeper appreciation of the thought required to make a moral decision.

Lesson Outcome

The young people should be able to recognize the moral implications of the choices they make.

Materials

  • Paper
  • Pencils

Directions

  • Write on the board the following chart, which shows how habits are formed.

SENSES -> THOUGHT -> DESIRES -> ACTIONS -> HABIT -> CHARACTER

  • As you point to each word, explain that what comes through our SENSES is translated into THOUGHTS. The thoughts create DESIRES, which lead to ACTIONS. Repeated actions develop into a HABIT that builds a part of the CHARACTER.
  • Offer examples of this process and then invite the young people to share examples.
  • Have the young people compose a paragraph on the topic, "You Are What You Think."
  • Invite volunteers to share their paragraphs.

Learning Styles

People Smart, Word Smart

Approximate Time

20 minutes