SOUTHERN ASIA
Story by Andrew McChesney, Office of Adventist Mission
No Time for Toys
Animation by Diogo Godoy
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hen Rishon and his family moved from a big city to a small house on a mountainside, his parents talked with him about getting rid of some of his many toys. “You don’t need all those big toys,” his dad said. “You are going to be very busy doing things other than playing with them.” “The village children are poor and don’t have nice toys like you,” his mom said. “Why don’t you give them your big toys?”
Rishon was an obedient boy, and he didn’t mind giving away his big toys. He gave them to the boys and girls in the village, who were very excited to receive the gifts. Rishon was happy to see their joy, and it felt so good to do something kind for others.
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As the days passed, Rishon saw that his mom and dad were right. He was very busy. He went to school at home, and when he wasn’t studying, he worked in the family garden, planting, weeding, and harvesting corn, potatoes, and other crops. He also spent part of each day memorizing Bible verses. He realized that he didn’t have time to play with his small toys either, so he gave some of them to the village children.
