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How does your understanding of mankind’s fallen nature impact your work in the classroom?
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I realize that rules will be broken, etc. and that review is needed along with grace and mercy.
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The kids will not be well behaved all the time. I will have less than perfect moments as a teacher. I need to remember that we are sinful by nature. I will remember to pray for myself and my students. I will work diligently to show and teach what is right and wrong and reiterate what is to be expected in my course.
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By understanding that mankind has a fallen nature. I do not expect perfection from myself or my students, but I also do not excuse sin or disobedience. I try to model repentance and humility when I make mistakes, and I encourage my students to do the same.
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Because of man’s fallen nature, we have to have rules in the classroom in order to maintain order and understanding. Another important lesson in all the fall of man is that there are consequences for disobedience. Our job as Christians is to teach and bring others to Christ. However, that can not happen if there are constant interruptions and distractions from the teaching. So in our classrooms, we must have rules and there must be consequences for not following the rules.
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It gives me the understanding that I am dealing with fallen students, that are prone to making bad decisions and have sinful reactions to different situations. With that in mind, asking the guidance of the Holy Spirit would be crucial to teach them and guide them in the truth of the Gospel and how when our lives are surrendered to Christ, He enables us to react differently and guides us to make better choices for ourselves and for His glory
