One day Daniel’s cousin Tyler came over to play . . .

Don’t go near

the thorn

patch!

OK! Hey, Tyler! Let’s kick the

soccer ball around.

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Oh, no! We’re not

supposed to go near

there.

I think I can

reach it.

Watch Out for the Patch!By Eric B. Murdock

Church Magazines (Based on a true story)

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Ouch!

Hang on!

I’m going to get

some help!

Are you OK?

Yeah, but I wish I

didn’t fall into the

thorn patch!

Mom warned you

about the thorn patch

because we care about you

and want you to be safe.

I know. Thanks for

helping me.

What do you

want to do now?

Let’s play in the

treehouse—and stay

away from the thorns!

Heavenly Father loves us. He gives us guidelines and standards to keep us safe. When we choose to listen, we can avoid ending up in a prickly situation!

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