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Synonyms: forgery, counterfeit, copy, sham, fraud, hoax, imitation, mock-up, dummy, reproduction, lookalike, likeness, charlatan, quack, mountebank, humbug, impostor, pretender, masquerader, hoodwinker, hoaxer, cheat, cheater, deceiver, dissembler, trickster, confidence trickster, fraudster, forged, fraudulent, false, bogus, spurious, pseudo, artificial, synthetic, simulated, replica, ersatz, plastic, man-made, mock, so-called, feigned, faked, put-on, assumed, improvised, invented, affected, insincere, unconvincing, forge, falsify, feign, mock up, reproduce, replicate, pretend, simulate, put on, make-believe, affect

Antonyms: genuine, authentic, true, real, sincere, honest, actual, legitimate, veritable, natural, heartfelt, candid, bona fide, frank, truthful, unfeigned, straightforward, unaffected, valid, factual, original, open, literal, artless, pure, proper

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1. The Unjust Steward

Luke 16:1-15

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

... matters either. [Solos 1, 2, 3 start softly to chant "cheat" when Rich Man says "cheat" in the following line ... the chant continues to the end of the line] Rich Man: Even if you cheat just a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy ... Solo 2: untrustworthy ... Solo 1: untrustworthy ... Solo 3: untrustworthy ... Rich Man: And if you are untrustworthy about ... Solo 1: Anything ... Solo 2: Everything ... Solo 3: All ... Rich Man: Who will trust you with the ...

2. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... power of your Word in Christ, to realize the power of words in my life. Help me to be a good steward of words and to say what I mean and mean what I say. Help me to know you better and myself better and serve you and my neighbor honestly and truly. Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer 1. Practice saying "Yes" or "No" to questions asked of you. 2. When you say "But" you mean you've lied in what you said before you said "but." Go one day without saying "But ..." 3. Do you do what you say and ...

3. THE OLD MAN IS WASTING

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... Stocks? Bonds? Mutual funds? Real estate? Grain futures? You take futures, that’s a good way to get started; you can do it on peanuts. JAREL Future? What the hell racket is that? SETH You mean that Cain never told you about that? Maybe because it was too honest for him. Strictly on the level. JAREL Don’t underestimate him. He always said there’s lots of money to be made on the level, so long as you know the short cuts. SETH (Snapping his fingers) Say, that’s right! I’m glad you reminded me. JAREL ...

4. Legends Of Christmas

Drama

Georgianna Summers

... to bring in some holly to deck the halls, and if he didn’t they punished him by stealing his trousers and nailing them to the gate. Marcia: That isn’t a legend. That’s just a custom. Danny: It’s the same thing. Marcia: No it isn’t. Honestly, Danny, you are so dumb. Miss Hardgrader won’t accept that, and you won’t get a grade on your report. Well, that’s your problem. [She flounces off.] Danny: [Shouting after her] That isn’t my problem. My problem is being in the same class with you. [To ...

5. Joseph's Friend

Matthew 2:13-18, Matthew 2:19-23

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... people would get perturbed with him and tell him to go away and not ask so many questions. I never did. I tried to answer all his questions. I sometimes thought that I would not be able to answer all his questions, but I just answered them as best and honestly as I could. He never demanded more of me than I could handle. And he appreciated honesty. Jesus was always a big help to me. He was an excellent worker. We had to cut trees for wood and Jesus was working alongside me when he was twelve. He grew to ...

6. Pontius Pilate,Pragmatic

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... 's: a persecutor of God the king. Pontius: I asked him if he were the King of the Jews. Paul: What did he say? Pontius: He told me I'd said so. Tricky answer. Paul: I don't think he is so tricky as he is honest. I've found that his honesty makes you honest enough to tell the truth about yourself and about him. Now that can be "tricky;" to tell that truth. Pontius: Then I'll ask you what I asked him -- "What is truth?" Paul: That's the wrong way to ask the question ... Pontius: What do you ...

7. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... interesting.] Zacchaeus: I was only a little kid when Jesus had supper with us. Actually, he had supper with us many times. But before I get into that, let me tell you what my dad was like. First of all, he was not a crook. He was very honest. He purchased the right to collect taxes, a proper business deal. He always saw to it that the Roman government got what it asked for, and he did not overcharge or threaten anyone. In fact, many times he "carried" people, mainly the farmers, paying their taxes for them ...

8. Mary: After The Angel

Drama

Arlys M. Winkler

... because I was trying to think of the best way. (She shakes her head.) But there just isn't a best way. DEBORAH: Who's the father? JUDITH and ESTHER: (Together) Deborah! MARY: No, no, that's all right. It's an honest question. I'll give you an honest answer. (She pauses and swallows, hard.) The Holy Spirit. (All three girls look incredulous.) DEBORAH: (Laughs) Mary, you're going to have to invent a better story than that. No one will believe you. JUDITH: The Holy Spirit ... Oh, sure. Right. (Sarcastically ...

9. Get With The Program

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... Let's begin with your interests. Are you looking to your job to give you significance in your social arena? Peter: No. Penny: Be honest now, you know it means a lot to you that you own your own accounting firm. In fact, that's all you used ... to talk about. Peter: Yeah, but if I say that then the computer is going to tell me to go back to accounting. Penny: Be honest, that's all I'm saying. Peter: (To computer) Yes! Computer: Thank you, the next question is: Are you looking to your job to give you the ...

10. Bonhoeffer of Berlin

Acts 5:17-42

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... a university professor, I don’t always get a chance to do teaching in churches, as I was originally trained to do. I really liked working with you young people - even though, to be honest, it was one of the most dangerous slums in Berlin and I was a little frightened the first time going there, and even though - to be even more honest - some of you in the class (and yes, Kurt, even you) were so badly behaved I seriously considered walking out after the first session and not coming back. But I’m glad I ...

11. Childs of Center Point

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... congregation for a dozen years. But today I was treated as though I was a stranger. I can’t blame the families, who depend on EIC, for being angry about what is happening. I’m not anxious to see them lose their jobs. But why can’t they be honest and admit that the company is killing people? I thought we were a community of love. Is love just something that works when times aren’t tough? BILL CHILDS: (drops an envelope on the table with disgust) Hate mail. That’s all it is. Pure hate mail. And what ...

12. Blind No More

Mark 10:46-52

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... walked without any help. I was determined. Jesus had called me. I had the faith to walk to him. I went to Jesus and he asked me, "What do you want me to do for you?" Now, you may think that's a strange question, but it's honest and I answered it honestly. I had been a beggar as long as I could remember, but now I wasn't begging, I was answering in faith, "Teacher, I want to regain my sight." You know what? I could have asked for anything. Here he was, the son of God, asking me what ...

13. Home By Another Way

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... 3: Yes, sirs. It hasn’t moved. Servant 1: But, we met these shepherds. And, sirs, they’ve seen the baby. It was born in Bethlehem, just like the prophets said ... I mean, you said. And, now, they think it’s in Galilee. Wise Man 2: Shepherds? You’d honestly believe anything a shepherd said? Wise Man 3: I don’t know. Herod obviously knew nothing. He even asked us to report to him what we found. Wise Man 1: Oh, he was a charming man. And, his palace was beautiful. He invited us to spend the night ...

14. Noah

Luke 12:22-34

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... you do such a terrible thing?" " 'Cause the people have turned their backs on me. Now, they'll see what sin can bring. You and your family are the only ones, the only ones in all the land That I'm gonna save from the terrible storm. You're an honest and upright man." Chorus: It's gonna rain and rain and rain some more and rain and rain some more. GERHON: (ENTERS) Still at it, I see. (HE FLIPS THE RADIO OFF) NOAH: Hello, Gerhon. What brings you all the way over here? GERHON: I wanted to invite you to ...

15. Noah

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... \nthing?" \n " 'Cause the people have turned their backs on me.\n Now, they'll see what sin can bring.\n You and your family are the only ones, the only ones in all \nthe land \n That I'm gonna save from the terrible storm.\n You're an honest and upright man." \n \n Chorus:\n It's gonna rain and rain and rain some more and rain and \nrain some more. \nGERHON: (ENTERS) Still at it, I see. (HE FLIPS THE RADIO OFF) \nNOAH: Hello, Gerhon. What brings you all the way over here? \nGERHON: I wanted to ...

16. Judgment Day

Mark 13:1-31

Drama

Steven E. Albertin

... Good becomes evil. And yes, as we just saw, heaven becomes hell. We wouldn't have made the same mistake, would we? Or would we? I hope this little drama has helped to reveal how shocking God's ways are when compared to our human sensibilities. If we are really honest with ourselves, we must admit that we would have had just as difficult a time as the girl in the drama when it comes to accepting the way that God wants to deal with us. We and so much of the church with us have a very difficult time believing ...

17. Joy For The Journey

Drama

Karren Boehr

... take them. SARA: So ... you're not afraid? ANNA: Yes, Sara, I'm often afraid, but the joy is always there. The joy is always there. (Whispering) God will see us through. Scene III Scene: Modern kitchen Characters:JAN: A woman of faith, bold, honest and straightforwardKARLA: A young woman, Christian, struggling with her past and her identity in Christ Costumes: Modern, casual dress Props: Table, coffee cups Setting: Both women are sitting at a table drinking coffee JAN: To what do I owe this time out? You ...

18. The Compelling Call

Drama

Karren Boehr

... many uproars has the Holy Spirit caused? I'd say PLENTY! PAUL: You're right, Barnabas, but you'll have to admit, no one's ever wanted to make us gods before. You, Zeus? Me, Hermes? A man of God, I am. A god, I'm not. I'll be honest. I was quite shaken. Without God, I am nothing! BARNABAS: And I. If people only knew that the God Of All came to seek and to save those who were lost. PAUL: Now it's on to Derbe. What do you think we'll find there? BARNABAS: Actually, it makes ...

19. A Call To Worship

Drama

Karren Boehr

... to be used at the beginning of the worship service, brings back into focus the real reason church families gather together every Sunday. Setting: A normal Sunday worship service Characters:FOUR READERS: 4th Reader must be emphatic, not afraid to make waves, to be honest. Readers may be male and/or female. Costumes: Usual Sunday attire Props: Four similar stools, scripts Scene: Four stools are set in a row in front of the sanctuary. Readers are lined up from 1 to 4. Identified as a Readers' Theater, they are ...

20. Grand Finale

Drama

Karren Boehr

... place! MARCUS: (Glancing around) I know exactly how you feel. It's called freedom. Wow! Would you look at all those people? You'd think the President of the United States was giving the commencement address. ANDREA: (Adjusting mortarboard) Do I look okay? Really, be honest. This cap does nothing for me, does it? Mom said I should wear some hair in my face; Abby said I shouldn't. Marcus, what do you think? MARCUS: (Ignores ANDREA, continues to glance around at all the people) Ya, sure, you look fine. ANDREA ...

21. That Heavenly Call

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Karren Boehr

... fiancee! We are, excuse me, WERE planning to be married next spring! And you sit there and calmly say, "I'm sorry"? (Stands) I don't know what to say. I don't want to scream, and I don't want to rant like a mad man, but -- to be honest, Mary, suddenly I feel betrayed, totally betrayed! You were my life! Our God in heaven above knows how much I love you. (Sits down) Okay, okay, let's talk about it. What happened? MARY: (Tries to make Joseph understand) Joseph, the baby within me is conceived by the Holy ...

22. Everyman And Woman

John 17:6-19, John 17:1-5

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... ? Why don't you just butt out. CONFESSION: Now don't talk to her that way. You know she's helped you with your lines. EVERYMAN: You're always insulting my intelligence. Don't you think I know what I'm doing? CONSCIENCE: I don't think you want an honest answer to that. EVERYMAN: I wouldn't get it from you anyway. CONSCIENCE: You're an actor. You can't recognize honesty when you see it. You live in a world of fantasy. EVERYMAN: Listen, who do you think you are, the director? I don't need you. Get lost ...

23. The Future Of The Church!

Matthew 11:25-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... I went to school, as you know, I was Phi Beta Kappa. I was also president of my fraternity and as you know, I was an outstanding athlete. Now, at the same time I was engaged in youth work for the Church. I was doing my part, Barnabas. Can you honestly say the same about your own contribution to society? Can you? Of course you can't. Your mother and I want to be proud of you, Barnabas, but we cannot be proud of you if you aren't someone to be proud of, can we? (PAUSE) Barnabas, look at your ...

24. Gifts of Lent VII: Joseph Gives His Tomb

John 19:38-42

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... and a liar. In the midst of this controversy, it was Nicodemus, not me, who decided to find out the truth. The best way to do that was simply talking with Jesus face to face. And that's just what Nicodemus did one night after work. Honest and to the point, Nicodemus had said to Jesus, "Rabbi, unless you are from God, you couldn't perform the miraculous signs you are doing." Jesus could tell that Nicodemus was close to faith. Speaking directly to his heart, Jesus said, "I tell you truthfully, no one ...

25. Adam And Eve And God

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... YOU made for me hadn't dragged me to the tree over there and made me try it." God stands there, stunned. "Eve, what about it?" God says, turning to where she is still mostly hidden. "That snake that lives over there tricked me into it. That's the honest truth. I wouldn't have done it otherwise. You know me, God, I wouldn't...." "Eve, that's enough," God replies. The whole stage is deathly quiet as Eve and Adam, separated by their respective bushes, stare at God. His head is bowed. Tears come down His cheeks ...

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