parable PAIR-uh-buhl noun WS #30

a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson; a short allegorical story designed to teach or proclaim some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson

1. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches about compassion and helping others regardless of their background.
2. Jesus often used parables to explain complex spiritual concepts in ways that common people could understand.
3. The teacher shared a parable about a farmer and seeds to illustrate the importance of perseverance.
4. The ancient parable warned against the dangers of greed and the pursuit of material wealth.
5. Her grandmother's parable about the tortoise and the hare taught her that slow and steady wins the race.