For 'The Good Samaritan', the lesson is about loving your neighbor as yourself. The Samaritan showed kindness to a stranger in need when others passed by. This story tells us to be helpful and not judgmental towards others.
The story of Noah's Ark teaches about obedience. Noah was obedient to God's command to build the ark. God was going to flood the earth because of the wickedness of man. Noah's family and the animals he took on the ark were saved because of his obedience.
In the story of the Prodigal Son, the moral is about forgiveness. The son left his father, wasted his inheritance, but when he returned, his father welcomed him back with open arms. It shows that God's love and forgiveness are always there for us when we repent.
In 'Snow White', it teaches us about the power of friendship. The seven dwarfs befriend Snow White and help her survive. Also, it warns against vanity as the evil queen's vanity leads to her downfall. In 'Sleeping Beauty', it can be seen as a story about the inevitability of fate and the power of true love to break curses.
In 'Jonah and the Whale', the moral is about obedience. Jonah disobeyed God's command to go to Nineveh at first. But after being swallowed by a whale and then spat out, he finally went to Nineveh. It shows kids that we should listen to God.
Forgiveness is another important lesson. As seen in the story of the woman caught in adultery. Jesus showed forgiveness instead of condemnation, teaching us to be more forgiving in our own lives.
In 'The Little Mermaid', the lesson could be about following your dreams but also being aware of the consequences. Ariel follows her dream of living on land but has to give up her voice. 'Beauty and the Beast' teaches us not to judge by appearances. Belle sees the Beast's good heart beneath his scary exterior. 'Mulan' gives the message of family honor and female empowerment. Mulan risks everything for her father's honor and shows that girls can be as strong as boys.
In 'The Princess and the Pea', it teaches about authenticity. The real princess is so sensitive that she can detect the pea, showing her true nature. In 'Beauty and the Beast', the story shows that inner beauty matters. Belle sees the good in the Beast and through her love, the curse is broken. These prince and princess stories are full of such moral lessons.
The story of Ruth shows loyalty. Ruth, a Moabite woman, remained loyal to her mother - in - law Naomi even after the death of her husband. Her loyalty was rewarded as she became part of the lineage of Jesus. It teaches us to be loyal to those we love and to God.
Forgiveness is a big moral lesson. The Prodigal Son parable really emphasizes this. The father in the story forgives his wayward son unconditionally. This shows that in life, we should be ready to forgive others their wrongdoings, just as God is forgiving. Also, many of these fables teach about faith. The story of the mustard seed shows that even a little bit of faith can grow into something great.
In the story of Jonah and the whale, the lesson could be about obedience. Jonah was told by God to go and preach to the people of Nineveh, but he tried to run away. He ended up being swallowed by a big fish (whale in some interpretations). Eventually, he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. This shows that we should listen to God's commands and not try to avoid our responsibilities.