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Because I value the time Christ has given me, I choose to use my time wisely.

 

How To Use My Time Wisely

Punctuality

God does things at the right time. He says there is a right time for everything.

 

I choose to be punctual and timely in my words and actions.

 

Definition

Punctuality related virtues: Promptness, on time

Punctuality means: Coming on time, getting assignments done before they are due. Avoid making people wait for you, not leaving things to be done at the last minute, procrastinating, being dependable so people know you will do your part on time.

 
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In His Time

Student Life Applications
1. The clock on the wall shows 8:00 and every one is seated, student slips into his desk-seat.
2. Students sit down just at Sabbath School clock shows 9:00.
3. Student coming in the door of classroom at 5 minutes to 8:00. Teacher is standing there.
 

Bible, E.G. White

John 7:6 Jesus told them, ‘‘The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right.
Revelation 4:17 For the time is come . . . .
Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer
than when we believed.

“Punctuality and decision in the work and cause of God are highly essential. Delays are virtually defeats. Minutes are golden.” GW92.248
“If instead of being trained to obedience to rules and regulations, and to habits of punctuality, thoroughness, neatness, order, and economy, they are allowed to form loose, lax habits, they will be liable to retain these bad habits all though life.” 5T 415
“Experience in practical life is indispensable. Order, thoroughness, punctuality, self-control, a sunny temper, evenness of disposition, self-sacrifice, integrity, and courtesy are essential qualifications.” ED 277

Reinforcing Stories

“Just Too Late”, Book Three, The Children's Hour, p. 127, by Arthur S. Maxwell
“When Dick was Late”, Volume One, Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories, p. 116, by Arthur S. Maxwell

Student Activities

1. Find the time prophecies in the Bible and note when they were fulfilled.
2. Single out one activity and count the people who come on time and the people who come late.
 

Links to the Curriculum
Math: Ordinal numbers have orderly position, numerous stars and worlds rotate in perfect time.
Science: Sun and moon are always on time, students should be also.
 

Resources


The Children’s Hour with Uncle Arthur. by Arthur S. Maxwell, Review and Herald Publishing Association. 1945
Uncle Arthur’s Bedtime Stories by Arthur S. Maxwell, Review and Herald Publishing Association. 1964

Evaluation

Primary:
Tell or write two ways that show that God is punctual.
Tell or write about a time when you saw someone show punctuality.
Tell or write about when you showed punctuality like God would do.
Tell or write about when you saw the hurt and unhappiness when someone was not punctual.
How do you think God feels when He sees people who are punctual?
How do you feel when you are punctual?
Tell two ways that you can show punctuality.
What makes you want to be punctual?
What is the opposite of punctuality? Who makes us act that way?
Finish the sentence: We can be punctual when we..........

Middle:
Why does God care if I am punctual?
What difference does it make whether I am punctual or not?
What effect would it have on my future if I did not choose to be punctual?
How would people treat me differently if I did or didn’t choose to be punctual?
How would I feel about myself if I did or did not choose to be punctual?
Give some reasons why you think it is best to be punctual. Why would someone do differently?
What makes choosing to be punctual better than the opposite?
List some ways that a person might be punctual without anyone noticing?
List 3 situations where a person could be punctual in his work, home, or at the shopping mall.
Is it possible for a person to get better at being punctual? Explain.
Can you think of someone who seems good at being punctual? What makes them better at it?
How could you learn to be better at punctual others?
How often do you show punctuality? Think of the last three times and tell me.
Do you like to join in when people are being punctual? How have you joined in?

High school:
Would you practice being punctual if no one was checking on you? Your parents, school, or the law?
What is the alternative to punctuality and what do you see as the results of that choice?
Would you recognize it if someone was not fully punctual? How?
Would you keep quiet if someone paid you a lot of money not to be punctual?
Are you proud to be punctual and willing to tell others how you feel?
If someone in a group spoke out against punctuality would you speak up to give the other side?
Are you willing to put some money toward supporting punctuality in your city, class, work?
Can you say that being punctual has become a habit? How often are you that way?
What effect do you think punctuality will have on your future life?
Do you see your family practicing punctuality others? How about your church, city, or nation?
What do you think should be done to promote punctuality in your family, friends, church, city, nation?
Does it make much difference if they are punctual or not?