ETHICAL VIRTUE GROUP

Because I value moral excellence as Christ's way, I choose to make decisions based on ethical principles.

How To Make Good Decisions

Safety

God is my protector. He watches over me and guides me to health and safety.

Definition

Safety related virtues: Assurance, caution, security

Safety means: Concern for health and life of fellow students

See flipchart

Safe in the Arms of Jesus, SDAH
Safe Am I
Father, Lead Me Day by Day, AYS, 31
I Would Draw Nearer To Jesus, AYS, 88

Student Life Applications

Because I care for my myself and others as God’s precious creation, and want to avoid anything that might reduce my health or cause injury body, I will therefore:

Keep sharp or dangerous things out of the reach of children;
Learn the rules of traffic safety and always follow them;
Cross the roads in approved cross walks only after looking both ways to make sure I have plenty of time to walk;
Walk on the side of the road facing the on-coming traffic;
Report broken playground equipment to the school;
Follow traffic signs and lights when walking or riding a bike;
Carefully avoid touching electric wires or even letting them touch water;
Learn how to keep food so that it will not make you sick;
Never play with knives or sharp tools or stick;
Learn how to be safe while traveling in a car, truck or motorcycle;
Never play with matches or fire;
Learn to swim and follow water safety rules; Always swim with a friend;
Learn how to help others who may be in trouble in the water without putting yourself in danger, so you can save life;
Keep toys and clutter off the floor to avoid someone slipping;
Fix things that are broken;
Keep your bike, motor cycles or car in good repair to avoid accidents;
Use the right tools when working on a project;
Not play jokes that might hurt someone, like tripping or pushing;
Not dare or challenge others to do dangerous things that might hurt someone;
Use great care when dealing with fireworks, guns, or any weapon;
Never play with guns or pretend to kill someone;
Be careful not to go into places that might be hard to get out of;
When someone calls for help, always take it seriously;
Never play like you need help if you really don’t; (cry wolf)
Learn how to treat strangers, what to do and what not to do;

Bible, E.G. White

Psalm 36:7 shadow of His wing
Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge
Leviticus 25:18 that ye may dwell in safety
Psalm 4:8 Thou, Lord, only, makest me dwell in safety

“Our only safety is in constant distrust of self, and dependence on Christ.” COL 155
“Your only safety is to live like a watchman. Watch and pray always.” 2T 283
“Read your Bible attentively, prayerfully, and be guided by its teachings. This is your safety.” 2T 564
“'Counsel together' is the message which has been again and again repeated to me by the angel of God. By influencing one man's judgment, Satan may endeavor to control matters to suit himself. He may succeed in misleading the minds of two persons; but when several consult together, there is more safety.” CT 092

Reinforcing Stories

The Children’s Hour I, pg. 149; II, pg. 165; III, pgs. 37, 133, 151; IV, pg. 109; V, pgs. 67, 91 by Arthur S. Maxwell
Great Stories for Kids II, pgs 78, 85, 94; IV, pgs 46, 54, 74, 82, 182; V, pgs 6, 97 by Jerry Thomas

Student Activities

1. Bring to class a display of empty bottles or labels of different types of medicines. Read the directions on the bottles.
Categorize them into Adult and Child lists
2. Invite a Christian doctor or nurse to discuss how medicines can be used safely.
3. Invite students to list medicines they have at home and list them as Adult and Child
4. Talk about the rules for riding any wheeled vehicle and unsafe practices
5. Blind Driver: Blindfold someone and have another person direct him around the room without touching him.

Links to the Curriculum

Biology: An octopus defends himself by covering himself with fluid we defend ourselves by covering our minds with Scripture.
Physics: As safety measures are observed during typhoons, God’s promises are safety measures during life’s storms.
Science: As electricity lights the road for safe passage, so God’s Word lights our way for safe passage through a sinful world.
Social Studies: A soldier protects himself in warfare. The armor of God protects us from Satan.

Resources

Primary:
Tell or write two ways that show that God provides safety.
Tell or write about a time when you saw someone acting safely.
Tell two ways you that you can provide safety.
What makes you want to have safety?
What is the opposite of safety? Who makes us act that way?

Middle:
What effect would it have on my future if I did not choose to consider safety?
What makes choosing to be practice safety better than the opposite?
List some ways that a person might practice safety without anyone noticing?
List 3 situations where a person could practice safety in his work, home, or at the shopping mall.
Can you think of someone who seems good at acting safely? What makes them better at it?
How could you learn to be better at safety?

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