Grade 4 CRE Christian Values – What The Bible Says On Telling The Truth Notes
CRE Notes: What the Bible Says On Telling The Truth
Subject: Christian Religious Education (CRE) • Topic: Christian Values • Age: 9 years • Kenya
God wants us to tell the truth. Telling the truth shows love for others and makes our homes, schools and churches safe and fair.
What the Bible teaches (simple)
- Do not lie: The Ten Commandments say we must not tell lies about others (Exodus 20:16).
- God likes truth: The Bible says God is pleased when people tell the truth (Proverbs 12:22).
- Be honest with each other: Christians are told to stop lying and to speak the truth to one another (Ephesians 4:25).
- The truth helps us: Jesus said the truth makes us free (John 8:32).
"Stop lying. Tell the truth to each other." — Ephesians 4:25 (simple words)
Dear God, please help me to tell the truth. Give me courage when it is hard. Amen.
Examples children understand (Kenyan life)
- At home: If you break a cup while playing, tell your parent the truth and say you are sorry. Help clean up.
- At school: If someone asks who drew on the desk, be honest even if you feel scared. Your teacher will help you make things right.
- At church: If a friend is blamed for something you did, tell the truth and defend the innocent.
How to tell the truth (4 simple steps)
- Say it kindly — use calm words.
- Be brave — God gives you courage.
- Say sorry if you were wrong.
- Try to make things right (fix or clean up if you can).
Sometimes telling the truth might get you into trouble or make you feel afraid. Pray to God for help. Talk to a trusted adult — a parent, teacher, or pastor — who can support you.
Activity: The Truth Tree (class or home)
Materials: big paper, crayons or markers, sticky notes.
- Draw a big tree trunk and branches on the paper (see small tree below).
- Every time someone tells the truth, write it on a sticky note like "I told the truth about the broken cup" and stick it as a leaf on the tree.
- Watch your Truth Tree grow. Celebrate honesty on Sundays or at assembly.
Simple role-play script (5 minutes)
Scene: A plate is broken in the kitchen.
Characters: Mother, Amani (child)
Amani: "Mum, I broke the plate by mistake. I'm sorry. Can I help clean?"
Mother: "Thank you for telling the truth. Come, we will clean together."
Questions for class or home
- Why is it good to tell the truth?
- Who can you tell if you are afraid after telling the truth?
- Share a time you told the truth. How did it make you feel?
Praise children when they are honest. Use story-telling, Bible verses and the Truth Tree to encourage truth-telling. Remind them that telling the truth is a way to show Christian love and build trust in our Kenyan homes and schools.