Special Thanks to Carolee Radline for this great lesson

Could I explain an object lesson that you could use?  Show various protective objects like a thimble, ear plugs, rubber gloves, eyeglass guards, knee pads,...  Ask what they are and what they're used for.  Yes, they're all used to help protect parts of you.  Now, here's a question for you--Is there anything out there to protect your mind and your heart?  That is your thoughts & ideas and your feelings?  (or spirit and soul)  It's hard to protect your mind/spirit because lots of the TV shows, movies, songs, books, & magazines, & even people around us try to make us think wrong thoughts.  It's hard to protect our heart/soul because people hurt our feelings & make us feel bad.  You'll never be successful at guarding your heart & mind unless you first have invited Jesus into you heart & realize God is the source of all truth & righteousness. And then begin to read His word and obey Him.  What God commands us to do is for our protection because He loves us.