The Language of Truth

• Index cards
• Pencils

• Explain that for centuries, people have made up short sayings, or proverbs, to help remember a law or good advice.
• Share with the young people the following proverbs and discuss their meaning:

The generous man is like a tree of good fruit: there is no poison in him.
The one who cheats is like a decayed tooth: white on top, rotten on the inside.
The honest person is like a well-running car: you can depend on him or her in any season.

• Invite the young people to share other proverbs they know.
• Have them create original proverbs about the Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments. (The young people may work alone or with partners.)
• Instruct the young people to print their proverbs on index cards (one card per proverb) and decorate them.
• Invite volunteers to share their creative work and to discuss the truth their proverb contains.