In fact, he lets his desire get such a hold on him that he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal -- not even stealing and then lying about it. In the end he learns the meaning of confession to friends and to God, and the gift of forgiveness from both.

The "Tips for Parents" section is written by the author's father, Gary Smalley. He is a well-known author who has written numerous books about family relationships. The Scriptures and tips on this page will help parents explain to their children the seriousness of taking something that doesn't belong to them and then lying about it. But more importantly, God is always waiting to offer us his forgiveness and make us new.