1. While studying their Bible, John Jr and Jade read Proverbs 28:26 "Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered."  Jade said that we cannot always trust ourselves and the decision that we believe is right. Wisdom comes from God. As long as we walk with God, we can trust that what He has in store for us is the best thing for us.  John Jr and Jade decided to dig deeper into being a trustworthy person.
2.  John Jr and Jade thought of ways to be trustworthy. John Jr said they need to Be truthful, RELIABLE,.PLAY BY THE RULES,
Have THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING and Build A GOOD REPUTATION.  Jade reminded John Jr that Jesus is trustworthy.  They read John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This statement confirms Jesus' faithfulness of His nature: He is reliable,  
3.  John Jr and Jade want to model Jesus by being more trustworthy.  Jesus said to Receive His gift of salvation by trusting Him as Savior. Then you will experience peace with God.  

TRUSTWORTHY 

John Jr sitting with Jade, a green fox, on a sunny day, reading the Bible together

One sunny day, John Jr and Jade sat down to study their Bible. They read Proverbs 28:26, which says, 'Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.' Jade explained that we cannot always trust ourselves and the decisions we believe are right. Wisdom comes from God. John Jr and Jade decided to dig deeper into being trustworthy.

The Bible Study

John Jr and Jade, the green fox, talking and brainstorming ideas with thoughtful expressions

John Jr and Jade thought of ways to be trustworthy. John Jr said they need to be truthful, reliable, and play by the rules. Jade added that they should have the courage to do the right thing and build a good reputation. They both agreed that these were important qualities. They remembered that Jesus is trustworthy too.

Thinking of Ways

Jade, the green fox, reminding John Jr about Jesus' words with a serene background

Jade reminded John Jr about Jesus' words in John 14:6, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life.' This showed Jesus' faithfulness and reliability. They wanted to model Jesus by being more trustworthy. Jesus said to receive His gift of salvation by trusting Him as Savior. Then they would experience peace with God.

Learning from Jesus

John Jr standing next to a broken vase, looking slightly scared but determined to tell the truth

John Jr and Jade decided to start by always telling the truth. They knew that being honest was the first step to being trustworthy. One day, John Jr accidentally broke a vase. He felt scared but remembered to be truthful. He told the truth, and his parents appreciated his honesty.

Being Truthful

Jade, the green fox, helping John Jr with his homework at a desk

Next, they worked on being reliable. Jade promised to help John Jr with his homework. He made sure to keep her promise and helped him every day. John Jr felt happy and knew he could count on Jade. This made their friendship even stronger.

Being Reliable

John Jr and Jade, the green fox, playing a game with friends, with a focus on their honest expressions

They also decided to always play by the rules. One day, they played a game with their friends. Some friends tried to cheat, but John Jr and Jade followed the rules. Everyone had more fun because the game was fair. Their friends respected them for playing honestly.

Playing by the Rules

John Jr and Jade, the green fox, standing up to a bully with courageous expressions

John Jr and Jade knew they needed courage to do the right thing. One day, they saw a friend being bullied. They stood up for their friend, even though it was scary. Their bravery helped stop the bullying. They felt proud for doing the right thing.

Having Courage

John Jr and Jade, the green fox, smiling and surrounded by friends, showing their good reputation

Finally, they focused on building a good reputation. They continued to be truthful, reliable, and brave. People began to trust them more and more. John Jr and Jade felt happy knowing they were becoming trustworthy like Jesus. They thanked God for guiding them on this journey.