10 Lines Short Stories With Moral : 60. God helps those who help themselves


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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

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Geetha

IND English

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Once upon a time, there was a man named Steve who lived in a small village. Steve was a hardworking and determined person, but he faced many obstacles in his life. Despite his struggles, he never lost faith in himself. He believed that with hard work and perseverance, he could achieve anything. One day, a severe drought hit the village. Many people were struggling to find food and water. Steve decided to take matters into his own hands and started digging a well in his backyard. The other villagers mocked him, saying that it was useless to dig a well in a dry land, but Steve didn't give up. He continued digging day and night, hoping to find water. Finally, after several days of hard work, he struck water. The other villagers were amazed and realized that Steve's determination had paid off. They came to him for help, and Steve was happy to share his water with them. From that day on, Steve became a respected member of the village. People began to believe in the proverb, "God helps those who help themselves". Steve knew that he had done the right thing by not giving up and believing in himself.

Question 1:

What was Steve's attitude towards life?

Question 2:

What problem did the village face?

Question 3:

How did Steve respond to the drought?

Question 4:

What was the reaction of the other villagers towards Steve's well-digging efforts?

Question 5:

How did Steve's determination and hard work pay off?

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