David and Goliath - A Moral Story

David and Goliath - A Moral Story

A legendary story of bravery and faith—David, a shepherd boy, defeats a mighty warrior through his unshakable trust in God.

The Fear of Goliath

The Philistines were at war with the Israelites. Among them stood Goliath, a giant of a man, strong and terrifying. For forty days, he challenged the Israelites to send someone to fight him—but no one dared.

Enter David

David, a young shepherd, came to visit his brothers in the army. Seeing Goliath and the fear in everyone’s hearts, David volunteered to fight. Though young and small, he had great faith in God and was fearless.

The Unexpected Warrior

Armed with just a sling and five stones, David stepped forward. Goliath mocked him, but David shouted back, trusting that God would help him. He aimed his sling and hit Goliath straight in the forehead—knocking him down.

Victory

David then took Goliath’s own sword and ended the battle. The Philistines, shocked and scared, ran away. David’s courage had saved Israel and proved that faith is greater than fear.

Pearls of Wisdom

Try to answer the questions below before reading the answers:

1. How was David confident that he would be able to kill Goliath when nobody else was willing to face him?

David had complete faith in God. He believed that God would help him overcome any obstacle, no matter how big. His faith gave him the courage others lacked.

2. What can we learn from this story?

No matter how small or weak we feel, with faith in God and belief in ourselves, we can overcome even the biggest challenges. Believe—and you can achieve the impossible.

🛡️ The moral of the story is: Faith can move mountains. David believed in God and acted fearlessly—and God helped him win against a giant. Face your fears with faith. 🛡️

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