Under His Construction
• Mar. 21, 2008 - Guarding against knowledge that puffs up
The Bible tells us in 1 Cr 8:1b that "Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies". It is interesting to look at the this world's purpose for education. How much time is being wasted right now in classrooms across this nation imparting 'knowledge that puffs up'? How much time did I waste in my own youth learning facts that I would remember long enough to get the good grade on the test? Why? So that I can now look back and tell you about the things I knew at one time?
God has been guiding me to do things differently with my own children. I have rejected teaching anything to them out of tradition or following this world's schedule of when it needs to be taught. I do not want them to learn anything if it will only produce pridefulness in their hearts. God has been so faithful to guide me in my lessons to seek out the heart of the facts. And at the center of every study we always find Him and His plan for us. This is the kind of knowledge that leads us to our knees seeking Him as we recognize more and more each day that He is in control and we can do nothing good apart from Him. It increases our awe of who God is - His infinite, creative, all-powerful ways! This is really the heart of what our education should produce: hearts humbly turned towards Him, where the true tests results are seen in how our every word and deed reflect our love and faith in Him.
And yet I still struggle lately with fear. My kids will be taking a test in a month that is based on a system that is concerned with knowledge that produces pride. A System that could never measure the depth of my children's education because they don't recognize the the things I value as important. A system that does not believe in taking time to make sure my children know and understand the importance of each and every lesson. A system that does not see my children as unique individuals but instead has lumped them into a segregated group of students their own age. Their test could never measure the character lessons, the principles, the love I have sought to plant in my children's hearts.
And so in this my own education over the last few years is tested. Can I trust the God who spoke this world into existence? Can I depend on He who brings about each breath I take to make all things right? Will the God who parted the waters for His children of Israel continue to clear a path for this child too?
Yes - my heart is calmed, my education has been successful.
Thank you my beloved God for loving this unfaithful child and restoring peace to my soul.
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• Mar. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Blessings
Deb
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