Teen Class – Tom Condos
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a prayer asking God’s help to stay grounded in His truth amid a confusing culture. The teacher introduced an unexpected analogy, explaining that the FBI’s largest department focuses on fraud and counterfeit money, and that agents spend extensive time feeling, examining, and learning the characteristics of genuine currency. He used this as an object lesson, distributing real and fake bills for the teens to handle, encouraging them to identify differences by texture, weight, and visual security features. Through this hands‑on activity, the teacher highlighted a spiritual principle: believers must become familiar with God’s Word so they can recognize false teachings and worldly deception. He connected the practical skill of discerning real money with the need for biblical discernment, urging the teens to apply Scripture when navigating temptations and cultural pressures. The session concluded with participants sharing observations about the fake bills, reinforcing the lesson that knowing the authentic source—whether currency or Christ—prevents confusion and keeps the heart aligned with God’s truth.