Seventh-Day Adventist Devotional For Children: “Wickedness Ends In Sorrow”

DAILY BREAD – DEVOTIONAL FOR CHILDREN

EASTERN NIGERIA UNION CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Title: Wickedness Ends in Sorrow

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. For they sleep not, except they have done mischief and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. But the part of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day – Proverbs. 4:14-18.

Don’t follow the path of wickedness, my dear children. Stay away from evil people and don’t get involved in their actions. If you see something bad happening, don’t go near it, turn away and go in a different direction. Wicked people don’t sleep well because they are always causing trouble and trying to make others fall into their traps. They do bad things and enjoy it, but we should not be like them.

Instead, let’s be like the shining light. The light gets brighter and brighter until it becomes a perfect day. We should always choose to do what is right and make God happy. Be careful with the friends you choose, my dear children. Pick friends who will help you do good things and make good choices.

Remember, being wicked is like being friends with the devil. As Christians, we should be friends with the Holy Spirit and let Him guide us to do what is right. Wickedness always leads to sadness and punishment, but if we choose to be just and do what is right, we will shine like a bright light and bring joy to our hearts and to others.

So, my dear children, always remember to stay away from wickedness, choose good friends, and let your light shine for everyone to see. This way, God will be proud of you and your joy will know no bounds.

Life Application:
As children of God, we must be careful who we choose as friends. We should not hang out with people who do bad things. Instead, we should choose friends who love God and do what is right. Let us reflect on the character of Jesus Christ and His righteousness, embrace justice and hold firm to morals that will bring glory to God.

Song
Let every lamp be burning bright
The darkest hour is nearing
The darkest hour of earth long night
Before the Lord’s appearing

Chorus
Then trim your lamps my brethren dear
Then trim your lamps with godly fear
The master’s coming draweth near
Let every lamp be burning

Prayer
Dear God, please help us to choose our friends wisely. Help us to avoid the path of wickedness and to walk in the path of righteousness. May our light shine brightly for all to see and may we bring glory to your name. May our life reflect your character, you lived on earth without hurting men, but drew men to yourself, let our character be to win souls at all time and be kind hearted to our fellow men now and forever, in Jesus name we pray, Amen.