This is the Chinese character for righteousness (yi), shown above in duplicate. It is formed by putting two other characters on top of each other. The top character, shaded in pink, (yang) means lamb. The bottom character (wo) means me, self or I. Put together, the word righteousness (yi) is formed. True righteousness is gained therefore by placing self under the Lamb, Jesus Christ.
I have used this excellent illustration for years, with all ages, to teach about righteousness or virtue, etc.
Here are some of my ideas:
- I go to Microsoft Publisher, copy this Chinese character, and make my own take-home paper. Children practice writing the Chinese word and then draw a picture of themselves...placed under the cross, or under the Lamb.
- Go here for help in teaching righteousness.
- Use the righteousness illustration when teaching about missionaries to China. Especially effective when studying the life of Gladys Aylward, who was called Ai-Weh-Deh by the Chinese people, meaning "The Virtuous One."
- Go to this page from Answers in Genesis to print out samples of Chinese words which show that the ancient inventors of the original language knew and believed in the account of creation as well as the promise of the Savior to come. Refer to the book God's Promise to the Chinese to learn about hundreds of other examples.
Searching for ways to effectively convey the truths of the Gospel has been a passion in my life. This simple illustration of righteousness...in Chinese... certainly fits the bill.
