MAY 15, Proverbs 11:2

John was always winning prizes in Art competitions. Once he won the top prize when he drew a picture of an exciting dragon boat race. He was very happy when his name was announced at the morning assembly; the principal congratulated him as everybody clapped.

As days went by, his friends became disappointed with him. Pride has gone into John’s head! Whenever the teacher praised someone else’s art piece, he would say,” It’s not that good.” or ”He coloured the sea with the wrong colours. Mine is better!” He was proud. He was selfish. He kept praising himself.

In the next On-the -Spot Art competition, John did not win any prizes. Oh, how sad he was! He was sure he would win. With no victory, John became ashamed of himself.

Dear child, remember that God loves the humble and lowly. Everything that we have, our talents and abilities, come from God. As He gave, He can take away.

In the illustration of the proud boy, write the boastful words he spoke.