Understanding God's Commandments Assessment

What does it mean to "bear false witness"?

• To tell the truth

• To make up stories about others

• To keep secrets

• To forget something

Which of these is NOT an excuse for lying?

• "Everyone else does it"

• "It was just a small lie"

• "It didn't hurt anyone"

• "Lying is always wrong and there's no excuse"

What is coveting?

• Sharing with others

• Being thankful

• Wanting what others have

• Giving to charity

How does lying affect others?

• It builds trust

• It makes people happy

• It helps relationships

• It hurts feelings and breaks trust

What does contentment mean?

• Being happy with what you have

• Always wanting more things

• Being sad about life

• Comparing yourself to others

Why is telling the truth important?

• It makes us popular

• God is truthful and wants us to be truthful too

• It's easier than lying

• It makes us rich

How can we practice contentment?

• By always buying new things

• By being jealous of others

• By counting our blessings

• By asking for more toys

What happens when we covet?

• We become more thankful

• We make more friends

• We feel happy

• We become unhappy and dissatisfied

How does God help us tell the truth?

How can we show love to our neighbors?

• By taking their things

• By telling lies about them

• By speaking truthfully about them