Object: A well-worn rubber eraser.

Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to talk about one of the teachings of Jesus that changed the world. It changed the way that people think and act. I brought along a little friend of mine to help me show you how important that teaching is. I hope that it will help you to think and act as Jesus taught us to. My friend's name is Eric. His whole name is Eric Eraser. How many of you have a friend who looks just like my friend Eric? (Let them answer.) Take a close look at Eric and you will see that he is not the same as he used to be. (Show them the well-worn rubber eraser.) Does he look kind of worn out and used up? (Let them answer.) He is. That's the way that Eric likes it. Eric would not have it …