Godly Living Object Lessons: Helping Believers Walk the Walk
Living for God isn’t just about what we believe—it’s about how we live. These powerful Object Lessons use simple, everyday items to teach deep truths about obedience, integrity, humility, and faithfulness. From a compass showing the importance of direction, to a mirror reflecting the image of Christ, each lesson points learners toward a life that honors God. Ideal for Bible studies, family devotions, and children’s ministry, these visual devotions help make godly living real, practical, and unforgettable.
Bring a small plate of bread (or a snack) and set it where everyone can see it. Hold it up and say: Food is one of God’s good gifts. It gives strength, comfort, and enjoyment. Most of us rarely go…
Hold up a sealed bottle of soda. Ask: What happens if I shake this bottle? Shake it vigorously. Now say: I’m not opening it yet. Let’s just set it here. Explain: When someone insults youWhen something…
Bring a small balloon and a pin (do not pop it immediately). Begin blowing air into the balloon slowly. Explain: Every time someone offends usEvery time we’re misunderstoodEvery time something doesn’t…
If you plant an avocado seed, something remarkable happens. With water and time, it will sprout. Roots form. A stem rises. Leaves appear. The plant is alive—and it is growing. But there is an…
A tuning fork produces one pure, unwavering note. When musicians use it, they don’t expect the fork to match their instrument— they adjust their instrument to match the fork. The tuning fork doesn’t…
Object: A pumpkin (whole and then cleaned out) Have you ever carved a pumpkin? When you first open it up, what do you find inside? Sticky pulp, slippery seeds, and a mess that needs to be cleaned out…
Object Needed: Three cups of water — one hot, one cold, and one lukewarm. Devotion Hold up the three cups. Each looks the same, but their temperatures make all the difference. In Revelation 3…
Hold up a pineapple. Pineapples are unique fruit—once harvested, they will not continue to ripen. They might soften or become juicier on your kitchen counter, but they won’t get any sweeter. Why?…
Object: A household trash can—bring it in front of the group or hold a small wastebasket. Hold up the trash can. Ask: “What’s inside this?”—it’s filled with garbage because that’s what was put in. Dig…
Object: A battery or a battery-powered device Challenge: Take a battery and try to power a small device with it, like a flashlight. Then try the same device with a weak or dead battery. Notice the…
Object: A rock, or a piece of food that is clearly dirty or disgusting Lesson: Hold up a rock, or a piece of something dirty or unpleasant. Ask the group: “Would anyone put this in your mouth?”…
Devotion: Imagine a pair of shoes with untied shoe laces. Shoe laces are essential for keeping our shoes secure on our feet as we walk, run, or work. When tied properly, they provide stability and…
Object: Velcro Velcro is a common fastening material made up of two components: hooks and loops. When pressed together, the hooks latch onto the loops, creating a strong bond that holds things…
Devotion: Imagine holding a small, brightly colored Hot Wheels car in your hand. These toy cars are designed for speed and excitement, zooming down tracks and racing against each other. The Hot Wheels…
Devotion: Imagine standing in front of a kitchen sink, a place where meals are prepared, dishes are washed, and messes are cleaned up. The kitchen sink is a central hub of activity in many homes, a…
Object: A Clenched Fist Holding a Small Rock Imagine holding a small rock tightly in your fist. Maybe it’s jagged or smooth, but you grip it with all your strength. That rock represents something…
In ancient Greek theatre, actors often played more than one role in the same play. They would hold a mask in front of their face for one character, then switch to a different mask for another. The…
Devotion Object: A mirror In 1 Samuel 16:7, we read, “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as…