"The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps."
โ Proverbs 14:15
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Truth Carriers Ministry For Families Following Yahuah
๐ HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK
The 4Rs Learning Method
1. RECEIVE Read and learn with a parent or on your own.
2. REFLECT Answer questions and think about what you learned.
3. RECALL Close the book and remember what you learned!
4. RESPOND Do something with what you learned.
๐ We use special names:Yahuah (God the Father) and Yahusha (Jesus)
1Technology is a Tool
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
What is Technology?
Technology means tools that people make to help us do things. Technology includes:
๐ฑ Phones and tablets
๐ป Computers and laptops
๐บ TVs and streaming devices
๐ฎ Video games
๐ The internet
Think About This! ๐ค
A hammer is a tool. You can use it to build a house (good!) or you can hurt someone with it (bad!). The hammer isn't good or bad โ it depends on how you use it.
Technology is the same way! It can be used for good things or bad things.
โ Good Uses of Technology
Learning new things
Talking to grandparents far away
Reading the Bible
Learning a new skill (music, language)
Creating art or stories
โ ๏ธ Dangerous Uses of Technology
Watching things that dishonor Yahuah
Talking to strangers online
Spending all day on screens
Believing everything you see
Being mean to others online
"All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful." โ 1 Corinthians 6:12
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Technology is like a _____________ โ it can be used for good or bad.
2. Phones, computers, and tablets are all types of _____________.
3. How we _____________ technology matters to Yahuah.
Circle the Best Answer
1. Which is a GOOD use of technology?
A) Watching bad videos B) Learning about the Bible C) Being mean online
2. Technology is:
A) Always bad B) Always good C) A tool โ it depends how we use it
๐ง RECALL โ Close Your Book!
Write 2 good uses and 2 bad uses of technology:
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
Talk with your parent: How does our family use technology well?
One good way we use it: _________________________________
2Guarding Your Eyes
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
"I will set no wicked thing before my eyes." โ Psalm 101:3
Your Eyes Are Gates
Think of your eyes like doors into your mind. Whatever you look at goes into your brain and stays there!
If you look at good things โ good thoughts fill your mind
If you look at bad things โ bad thoughts fill your mind
โ ๏ธ Things to AVOID Watching
Violence and fighting (movies, games)
Scary things that give nightmares
People not wearing enough clothes
Magic and sorcery presented as good
Videos that make fun of Yahuah
The "Would Yahusha Watch This?" Test ๐ค
Before watching anything, ask yourself:
Would I be okay if Yahusha sat next to me right now?
Would I show this to my parents?
Does this honor Yahuah or dishonor Him?
If the answer is NO to any of these โ don't watch it!
โ What to Do If You See Something Bad
LOOK AWAY immediately
CLOSE the app or turn off the device
TELL a parent or trusted adult
DON'T feel ashamed โ it wasn't your fault
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Your _____________ are like doors into your mind.
2. "I will set no _____________ thing before my eyes."
3. If you see something bad, look away and tell a _____________.
True or False
____ 1. It's okay to watch anything you want.
____ 2. What you watch goes into your brain and stays there.
____ 3. If you accidentally see something bad, it's your fault.
____ 4. You should ask "Would Yahusha watch this?"
Memory Verse โ Psalm 101:3
"I will set no wicked thing before my eyes."
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
3Strangers Online = Strangers in Real Life
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
โ ๏ธ Important Rule!
A stranger online is STILL A STRANGER!
You wouldn't talk to a stranger who walked up to you at the park. The same rule applies online!
Why This Matters
Online, people can pretend to be someone they're not:
A grown-up can pretend to be a kid
Someone can use a fake name
They can use fake pictures
They can lie about who they are
You cannot know who someone really is online!
โ Safety Rules
NEVER tell strangers your real name
NEVER tell strangers where you live
NEVER tell strangers what school you go to
NEVER share photos of yourself
NEVER agree to meet someone from online
ALWAYS tell your parents if someone contacts you
"Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." โ Matthew 10:16
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. A stranger online is still a _____________.
2. People online can _____________ to be someone they're not.
3. Never share your name, address, school, or _____________.
Circle the Best Answer
1. Someone online says they're a 10-year-old kid. This person is:
A) Definitely a kid B) Maybe lying C) Safe to talk to
2. If a stranger online asks where you live, you should:
A) Tell them B) Lie to them C) Not answer and tell your parents
๐ง RECALL โ Close Your Book!
List 3 things you should NEVER tell a stranger online:
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
4Don't Believe Everything!
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
"The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps." โ Proverbs 14:15
Not Everything Online is True!
Just because something is on the internet doesn't mean it's true. People post:
โ Wrong information (mistakes)
โ Lies on purpose
โ Opinions pretending to be facts
โ Fake news stories
โ Changed photos and videos
How to Check If Something is True ๐ค
Ask: "Does this match what the Bible says?"
Ask: "Who wrote this? Can I trust them?"
Ask: "Have I seen this anywhere else?"
Ask: A parent or teacher if you're not sure
โ The Ultimate Test: Scripture!
The Bible is Yahuah's Word โ it is ALWAYS true. If something online disagrees with Scripture, the internet is wrong!
"Thy word is truth." โ John 17:17
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Just because something is online doesn't mean it's _____________.
2. "The _____________ believes every word."
3. The Bible is always _____________ โ we can trust it!
True or False
____ 1. Everything on the internet is true.
____ 2. People sometimes lie on purpose online.
____ 3. Photos and videos online are always real.
____ 4. The Bible is our best test for what's true.
๐ง RECALL โ Close Your Book!
What 4 questions can you ask to check if something is true?
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
5Screen Time Limits
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
"All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." โ 1 Corinthians 6:12
Why Limits Matter
Spending too much time on screens can:
๐ง Make it hard to focus and think
๐ด Keep you from sleeping well
๐ Keep you from playing and exercising
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Keep you from spending time with family
๐ Keep you from reading the Bible
๐ Make you feel sad or anxious
โ Better Things Than Screens
Playing outside with friends
Reading real books
Building or creating things
Helping your family
Learning a new skill (music, art, sports)
Spending time with Yahuah in prayer
The "Master" Test ๐ค
Ask yourself: "Is the screen my servant (I control it) or my master (it controls me)?"
If you can't stop using it, can't be happy without it, or get angry when it's taken away โ it might be your master!
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Too much screen time can keep you from _____________ well.
2. We should control the screen โ it shouldn't control _____________.
3. Instead of screens, we can play _____________ or read books.
Circle the Best Answer
1. What's a sign that screens might be your "master"?
A) You use them sometimes B) You get angry when they're taken away C) You use them for learning
โ๏ธActivity: Fun Without Screens!
List 5 fun things you can do WITHOUT a screen:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
4. _________________________________
5. _________________________________
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
6Being Kind Online
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another." โ Ephesians 4:32
Online is Still Real
Some people think they can be mean online because "it's not real." But:
Real people read what you write
Real feelings get hurt
Yahuah sees everything โ even online!
Be the same person online that you are in real life!
โ ๏ธ What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is being mean to someone using technology:
Sending mean messages
Making fun of someone online
Sharing embarrassing photos
Leaving someone out on purpose
Spreading rumors
โ If Someone is Mean to You Online
Don't respond โ don't fight back
Save it โ screenshot the message
Block them โ so they can't contact you
Tell a parent โ they can help
Remember โ their words don't define you!
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Online is still _____________ โ real people get hurt.
2. Being mean online is called _____________.
3. Yahuah sees _____________ we do online.
True or False
____ 1. It's okay to be mean online because it's not real.
____ 2. If someone is mean to you, you should fight back.
____ 3. You should tell a parent if someone cyberbullies you.
____ 4. Yahuah sees what we do online.
๐ง RECALL โ Close Your Book!
What should you do if someone is mean to you online?
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
7Keeping Secrets from Bad Guys
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
What is a Password?
A password is like a key to your house. It keeps your stuff safe from bad guys. Only people you trust should know your password!
โ Password Rules
Parents should know your passwords โ they protect you!
Friends should NOT know โ even best friends
Never tell strangers โ ever!
Make them strong โ mix letters, numbers, symbols
Don't use your name, birthday, or pet's name
โ ๏ธ Watch Out for Tricks!
"Bad guys" try to trick you into giving information:
"I'm from the game company" โ No, they don't need your password!
"Free gift card!" โ Usually a scam/trick
"You won a prize!" โ If it seems too good to be true, it is
"Click this link" โ Don't click links from strangers
Remember This Rule! ๐ค
When in doubt, ASK YOUR PARENTS!
๐ญREFLECT โ Answer Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. A password is like a _____________ that keeps your stuff safe.
2. Your _____________ should know your passwords.
3. "Free gift card" messages are usually a _____________.
Circle the Best Answer
1. Who should know your password?
A) Your best friend B) Your parents C) Everyone
2. You get a message saying "Click here for free games!" You should:
A) Click it! B) Ask your parents first C) Share it with friends
๐ง RECALL โ Close Your Book!
List 3 password rules:
โRESPOND โ Do Something!
8Yahuah is Always Watching
๐RECEIVE โ Learn About It!
"The eyes of Yahuah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." โ Proverbs 15:3
No Such Thing as "Secret" Online
Some kids think: "If my parents aren't watching, no one will know." But Yahuah sees EVERYTHING!
He sees what you watch
He sees what you type
He sees what you search for
He sees your heart
โ Living for Yahuah Online
When you remember that Yahuah is always watching, you will:
Only watch things that honor Him
Only type things that are kind and true
Not be tempted to look at bad things
Be the same person when alone or with others
Final Memory Verse โ Proverbs 15:3
"The eyes of Yahuah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
๐ญREFLECT โ Final Questions
Fill in the Blanks
1. Yahuah's eyes are in _____________ place.
2. There is no such thing as _____________ online โ Yahuah sees all.
3. We should be the _____________ person when alone or with others.
๐ง RECALL โ Everything You Learned!
Write 3 big lessons you learned from this whole workbook:
โ๏ธFinal Activity: My Tech Wisdom Poster
Draw a picture showing one rule for being wise with technology:
โRESPOND โ My Promise
I promise to be wise with technology and honor Yahuah in all I do online!
My signature: _________________ Date: _________
๐ ANSWER KEY (For Parents)
Lesson 1
Fill-in: 1) tool 2) technology 3) use
MC: 1) B 2) C
Lesson 2
Fill-in: 1) eyes 2) wicked 3) parent
T/F: 1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T
Lesson 3
Fill-in: 1) stranger 2) pretend 3) photos
MC: 1) B 2) C
Lesson 4
Fill-in: 1) true 2) simple 3) true
T/F: 1) F 2) T 3) F 4) T
Lesson 5
Fill-in: 1) sleeping 2) us 3) outside
MC: 1) B
Lesson 6
Fill-in: 1) real 2) cyberbullying 3) everything
T/F: 1) F 2) F 3) T 4) T
Lesson 7
Fill-in: 1) key 2) parents 3) scam/trick
MC: 1) B 2) B
Lesson 8
Fill-in: 1) every 2) secret 3) same
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"Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." โ Matthew 10:16