God's Principles Don't Change

Keys for Kids Daily Devotional for November 23, 2007
TITLE: Attic Adventure
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 33:4-12
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THE STORY FOR TODAY:
"Come on, Zoe," called Sophia. "Mom said we could play in the attic. Let's try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there."
"Cool! Let's go!" exclaimed Zoe as she put her book aside.
The clatter of feet echoed through the house as Sophia and Zoe climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old family home. Soon they had the wardrobes open, and they began trying on a variety of clothes their grandmother and mother had saved through the years. They laughed at one another as they paraded back and forth before a full-length mirror. "Let's go show Mom and Dad our latest fashions," suggested Zoe at last.
Tipping an old hat to the back of her head, Sophia agreed, so they trooped downstairs. Their parents looked up and smiled when the girls pranced merrily into the living room.
"I wore those old saddle shoes when I was a teenager," said Mom as she observed Zoe, "and I believe that dress belonged to my grandmother. And Sophia, your old-fashioned hat is simply charming with that old purse!"
"Those styles were very popular at one time," commented Dad with a smile, "and everyone wanted them-just like there are styles of clothing today that everyone wants."
Mom nodded. "When it comes to styles-or fads-people always want the latest thing," she said. "That's not so bad unless it becomes too important in their lives-or if they copy immodest clothes."
"Yes," agreed Dad, "and you know what? Fads extend to activities as well as dress. There are usually certain activities that are very popular. and some of them are not good things to do. We need to remember that the world changes as far as the things it likes, but God's principles never change. Let's be careful to measure our activities against what He teaches and refuse to follow immoral fads-regarding either dress or actions-no matter how popular they become, okay?"
"Okay," agreed the girls.
"Come on, Sophia," added Zoe. "Let's see what other kinds of things we can find in the attic."
MEMORY VERSE: he counsel of the Lord stands forever; the plans of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11
HOW ABOUT YOU? If "everybody" is doing something wrong, are you tempted to do it, too? If other kids cheat to get a good grade, do you think it might be okay for you to do the same? If a friend gets away with telling a lie, does lying seem like a good idea to you? Would you like to use the same bad language you hear your classmates use? Don't try to be like others when what they do is wrong. Styles of clothing or behavior may change, but God's ways never change.
THE KEY: God's principles don't change