Ha’azinu Values

What are they?

Faith

1. What is the definition of the word “faith”?  How would you define it?
2. What do you have faith in?
3. What do you do to show that you have faith?

Forgiveness

1. Why is it important to forgive someone who has wronged you?
2. Why is it hard to ask for forgiveness?

Responsibility

1. What do you think “taking responsibility” really means?
2. If you hurt someone’s feelings, how do you try to “make it better”?
3. What does the word “repentance” mean?  How do you repent to another person? To God?
4. Sometimes we hurt others, and sometimes they hurt us.  What is the danger of bearing a grudge? What is forgiveness really mean?

Covenant-relationship with God

1. What’s a covenant? How is it like a relationship?
2. What covenants do you have in your life?
3. What do you do to make sure these covenants are not broken?

THE MORAL OF THE STORY

Another view for you:

Parents and kids: Read this article together and discuss the questions below:

http://valuesandethics.org/self-deception/

• Why is it “twisted” to blame someone else for your mistakes?
• Suppose the other guy or girl really is wrong: why is it helpful to focus away from them and into yourself?
• Think of two older people you know who are wise, mature, and model clarity of thought.