Purpose: To remind children not to accept imitations as something real.

Material: An artificial flower, an imitation gemstone; and perhaps a real flower and/or stone for comparison. A picture of Jesus, if available.

Lesson: This morning I want to show you something that I received in the mail (or wherever you might have obtained a cubic zirconia simulated diamond or artificial gemstone). What does it look like? ... (A diamond.) But it is not a diamond and I would be tricked by someone if it was sold to me as a diamond, for diamonds are very expensive, and this cost me nothing. (If you cannot find an imitation gemstone omit this part.) What is this? ... (A rose, o…