You probably know the song about Zacchaeus, the wee little man who climbed up in a sycamore tree. But Zacchaeus’ story has an important lesson about honesty! Zacchaeus was a tax collector, known for how rich he had become - likely by being dishonest and keeping some tax money for himself. But one day, Jesus came to Zacchaeus’ town and Zacchaeus had the chance to meet him. In fact, Jesus went to his house!

What Zacchaeus did next was amazing! He told Jesus that he would give half of his possessions to the poor and that he would pay people back 4 times what he had cheated them. Not only does Zacchaeus see the error of his ways, but he has a total change of heart. He no longer wanted to live a dishonest life, but an honest one - because he came to know and believe in Jesus.