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What does the lecturer mean when she says you are here to educate your students for eternity?
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While my content may be important the most important content is the truth that comes from God.
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At the end of the day, it is a Christian’s purpose to bring glory to God. So as we educate students, we need to do so in a manner that strengthens them in this purpose. God has a unique role prepared for them to step into in order to further His kingdom. It is my job as a teacher to support and challenge students in a way that will prepare them to glorify God in whatever field of study/work they choose to follow.
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As Christian educators, we understand that we do not exist merely to convey information. We are dealing with matters that have eternal ramifications. The way we teach, interact with students, carry ourselves, interacting with parents, or work with our colleagues all carry eternal weight. As Christian educators, we are in the business of influencing students to follow Jesus. In doing so, we are pointing them toward everlasting and abundant life in Christ. Our primary role, regardless of subject matter, is to teach about the Kingdom of God.
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Like so many here have said, we are teaching our students about who God is. This is the most fundamental knowledge they can ever gain. Yes, we teach them all the academic subjects, but they are means to an end: knowing and loving God.
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I believe that she means that God has created us to be or as eternal beings. That God’s ultimate purpose for us is to enjoy eternity with Him. Everything else that we teach is a bonus. Eternity is fundamental.
