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How does your understanding of mankind’s fallen nature impact your work in the classroom?
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We know that every person is born sinful with selfish motives, both teachers and students. So I am not surprised when a student acts out that selfishness. I can respond very calmly with compassion to the student who needs to be guided toward wise choices that would benefit himself long term. I also can use that selfishness as a tool for competition to get the best grade.
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Mankind’s fallen nature reminds me that all of my students are works in progress just like me. It allows me to view them as God’s image bearers and make the most of these teachable moments. I remind them that God never gives up on any of us, so I would never give up on them. I also pray for my students that they will draw closer to the Lord and learn through their mistakes.
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This helps us to understand that all students are sinners in need of a Savior. It allows us to understand that Holy Spirit has to be the change agent for them.
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We need to understand that all have fallen. Sometimes I will forget this, but we all need to remember that all of our students are fallen, and have a sin nature. This will help as we decide how to deal with discipline issues that arise, and they will arise!
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The understanding of mankind’s fallen nature reminds me that we are all in need of grace. It helps me come along side students to encourage them in their walk with the Lord and to see their need for a Savior.
