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  The lecturer states she “would contend that only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

  Angela Keathley replied 4 days, 5 hours ago 305 Members · 307 Replies

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  Janet Bowles

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  12/02/2022 at 17:13

  I agree, because we are God’s creation, believers and no believers.

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  Alisa Johnson

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  11/03/2022 at 11:16

  I agree that only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God created us to love. If the fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of knowledge, than without that fear and awe of God, we cannot even begin to know anything. Satan is a counterfeit and wants to deceive. Non-believers may “know” things, but wisdom is only from the Lord.

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  Shelley Resler

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  10/22/2022 at 22:51

  Yes, I would agree. But in answering this question, it is essential to differentiate between wisdom and knowledge. The Oxford dictionary defines wisdom as “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise.” Notice that knowledge is a subset of wisdom. Also, notice the other attributes of wisdom: experience and good judgment. Indeed, as believers, sound judgments or making good decisions comes from the influence of the Holy Spirit on our thinking and what actions we take (experiences) based upon what we know (knowledge) and having the Holy Spirit direct our thoughts. Without God’s Spirit, we are left to interpretations, often resulting in actions that do not exemplify love.

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  Mary ene Ndubuisi

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  10/17/2022 at 04:38

  I agree because Job 12:13 says “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding”. and 1 John 4:7&8 says “Beloved let us love one another, for love is of God; and anyone who loves is born of God and knows God”. 8 “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love”. These scriptures gave me the understanding that only a believer is able to love wisdom as God created us to love. In God comes true wisdom.

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  Esther Ndubusi

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  10/15/2022 at 02:13

  I agree, God created us in His image and likeness. Through Him, we are able to love and represent who He is here on earth, and through the word, we know that God gives wisdom so only a believer is able to truly love wisdom as God because we are created in His image and likeness.

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  What do you hope to gain from this course? In what specific areas do you hope to grow as a Christian educator?

  Angela Keathley replied 4 days, 5 hours ago 200 Members · 201 Replies

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  Suzanne Causey

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  06/15/2021 at 12:00

  I want to gain my standard ACSI certification, but along the way I want to discover where I need improvement.

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  Why is it imperative that Christian educators have a Christian philosophy of education?

  Angela Keathley replied 4 days, 5 hours ago 199 Members · 207 Replies

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  Shelly Rohrbaugh

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  06/15/2021 at 15:15

  To be distinctively Christian in my Educational Philosophy is vitally important when teaching the next generation in a God honoring and purposeful way. We live in a media driven society, being inundated daily with overt and subliminal messaging through ad campaigns, news outlets, social media platforms, printed publications, you name it. And, these messages are not God honoring in most cases. There is a clear agenda that is being force fed to our students, our loved ones, and sadly even to the hearts and minds of believers like myself. The old saying, “you are what you eat”, always comes to mind when I see one of my own family members subjecting themselves to the latest Netflix series, online game, or music lyrics that, in all moral respects, aren’t deemed “bad”, but they just do nothing to feed the born again believers soul.
  I have unfortunately found myself in educational workshops, listening to TED talks, or webinars, attending the local public school continuing educational courses that are offered and have heard some “not bad” ideas. However, when I took some of the notes and printouts, and published materials back to my distinctively Christian Classroom, there were some things that I did not implement because they were not edifying to the Lord or would not meet my standards of behavior modification or self-discipline, or instruction that I wanted my students to learn in the classroom.

  God wants our waters to run deep, He wants us to be grounded and not tossed by the influx of waves coming toward us daily. Self-reflection and growth is a wonderful part of the transition from baby Christian to mature Christian, from new teacher to seasoned teacher (as I age, I like the word seasoned better than other descriptions). This is the growth mindset that we should adapt as educators. However, before implementing or changing what we think, say, or do, we must have a foundation to check new ideas, thoughts, and actions against. This is true for our own personal homes and lives, as well as every aspect of our career. I believe A Philosophy of Christian Education is the foundation for which we as Christian educators reference new material, implement new teaching strategies, curriculum, or techniques of any kind into classroom.

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  Lisa Jervis

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  06/15/2021 at 15:14

  I have been a Christian for close to 50 years and taught art in a public school for 14 years. I fought the battle of not being able to talk much about God and now that I am in a Christian school I need to know how to share my beliefs with my students. I want to wrap all my lessons around God, His creation and plan for our lives.

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    Kristin Walker

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    06/29/2021 at 17:10

    I taught science in a public secular school for 14 years. The past year and a half in a public Christian school have been a growth experience for me, for sure. It is so hard to turn from a “you are not allowed to mention your faith” to discipling your students is so difficult, yet refreshing!!!

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    Tara Bolin

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    06/17/2021 at 09:43

    “I want to wrap all my lessons around God, His creation and plan for our lives.”

    I love this statement!

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  Suzanne Causey

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  06/15/2021 at 11:59

  It is important that children learn the academic subjects. However, the most important thing is teaching about God. This country has seen a decline in good behavior, parent involvement, respect, and what kids actually learn in public schools since God was taken out. To clarify, I am not stating that every public school is bad. It is just a general viewpoint. With God as the center, it brings everything into focus. A Christian educator should have a Christian philosophy of education. A Christian’s life should be centered around God and His Word in all areas.

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