Obey—It’s the Only Way!

We will serve the Lord our God and obey Him.  Joshua 24:24 (NIV)

Props: “One Way” street sign and other street signs

If you have your driver’s license, raise your hand.  I didn’t think too many of you boys and girls have your driver’s license yet.  It would be pretty scary if you did!  But today we’re going to talk about some rules of the road. 

            One of the biggest rules of the road is to follow and obey the signs.  There are many signs on the road.  (Display different signs and ask the kids what they mean.  Then display the “One Way” sign.)  What does this sign mean?  (Allow for response).  That’s right, it means that on this street you can only go __________ (allow the kids to complete the sentence for you).  It means that you will only be safe if you go this ______________.  It means that there is no other way except this ____________.  If you go any other way, you will put yourself and others in danger.  Someone may get hurt or even killed. 

            God has given us directions in our life and He wants us to follow those directions and to do things His way.  If you don’t go the way that God has shown you, you will end up getting hurt.  You will also hurt others along the way.  There is no other safe way to go in life except God’s way.  You can’t sneak around it, or run really fast to get by it: If you want to be safe you have to go God’s way.

            If you want to win in life, you must follow God’s plan.  Don’t try to do things your own way, do things God’s way!