DO YOU BELIEVE IN EDUCATION?

Yes, of course you do. As parents, we are very concerned about educating our children to prepare them for life. But, what really is education? Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary states, "The bringing up of a child; instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding, correct the temper, and form the manners and habit of youth, and fit them for usefulness in their future stations. To give children a good education in manners, arts and science is important; to give them a religious education is indispensable; and an immense responsibility rests on parents and guardians who neglect these duties."

When I read this I can see that the greatest textbook we can use to educate our children is the Bible. Yes, the knowledge of God's Word is foremost, but the Bible must also be the foundation in teaching every other subject for life.

Education is not only facts and knowledge, but enlightening the eyes to understand. How does this happen? Psalm 19: 8 says, "The commandment of the Lord is pure, ENLIGHTENING THE EYES."

Do we want our children to be wise? Psalm 19:7 says, "The testimony of the Lord is sure, MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE."

Education is also correcting the temper and attitudes to prepare them to face life. How do we do this? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, FOR REPROOF, FOR CORRECTION, FOR INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

When we understand this we come into conflict with the current public education in this country. It denies the wisdom of the Bible. It won't even allow God any room at all--in prayer, study, or even mentioning His name.

Let's be honest. How can our children be "THOROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS" when they are denied the source of true wisdom? Yes, they will be educated, but in humanist, socialist, anti-God education. They will be prepped for a worldly life-style, but not for the destiny God has planned for them. Handing our children over to humanist education only advances Satan's kingdom, rather than God's kingdom.

I believe it is time for all believing parents to make sure their children are receiving a godly and Word-inspired education. Anything less is apposite to God's plan for them (Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

Blessings from Nancy Campbell