I’ll never forget the definition of Christian Education I learned in Bible College: “Guiding the pupil through experiences of truth into a life of service for the glory of God.” Lecturing is much easier than getting the pupil involved in the process of learning but then we’re teaching material, not pupils.
If you’re thinking, “I’m not a teacher,” think again. We teach those around us through our attitudes, choices and actions. I didn’t teach my children how to hold a spoon, they learned by watching me. I had used the spoon many times in feeding them. As independence developed they wanted to feed themselves so they took the spoon. That same process happened time and time again.
As they sneaked out of bed early in the morning and tip toed into the living room, they saw me either with the Bible in my hand reading or on my knees praying. I can still remember seeing them mimicking me while kneeling at the sofa, head in hands and swaying their bottoms back and forth. The swaying wasn’t necessary – just a Sanguine habit.
As disciples we are teachers of Biblical truth through our example. How we live speaks louder than what we say. We fulfill our mission as we guide others into experiences of truth through how we live our lives.
Lord, help us to live in such a way that others are being guiding into experiences of truth for your glory.
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