Wisdom

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:8

Cast:
DAD – dad/announcer
MELISSA – sister
ELIJAH – brother
DALTON – brother

Costume:
Either casual clothes or pajamas.

Props:
Cereal box with label for WISDOM, milk, bowl, spoon.

(MELISSA is sitting at the breakfast table when DAD enters.)

DAD: Hey, Melissa. I have something new for you to try for breakfast.

MELISSA: What is it?

DAD: It's called "Wisdom". It says on the box:
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
(pours bowl) Enjoy!

(DAD exits. ELIJAH and DALTON enter and sit down.)

ELIJAH: What's this stuff?

MELISSA: Some cereal. Supposed to be good for you.

ELIJAH: Did you try it?

MELISSA: I'm not gonna try it, you try it. (slides bowl to ELIJAH)

ELIJAH: I'm not gonna try it. (slides bowl back to MELISSA)

MELISSA: Let's get Dalton!

ELIJAH: Yeah!

MELISSA: He won't eat it. He hates everything. (slides bowl to DALTON)

(DALTON looks at the bowl, takes a bite, like it, and keeps eating.)

MELISSA: He likes it!

ELIJAH: Hey, Dalton!

DAD: When you bring Wisdom home, don't tell the kids it's good for them. You're the only one who has to know.