I thought the author's explanation of Bloom's Three Domains of Learning in conjunction with Acts 2:37 was excellent. We not only want our students to have "head knowledge" of the Word, but we also want them to be "cut" by the Word in their emotions so that they will be spurned to "do" the Word.
As stated in the text, we cannot, however, play the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of our students. Often teachers--through their own selfish efforts--will try to "push" their students into confessions of faith or commitment to change or service. Our job is not to force our students into being Christlike; rather, our work is done through diligent prayer to God, study of His Word, and planning for the lessons we are to teach. We must end our job there and let the Holy Spirit do His own work.
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In our earlier years of ministry, an older, wiser man told Travis that it was not his (Travis's) job to grow a church. He reminded us that Jesus said, "I will build my church." At a time when we were feeling great pressure to "make things happen," it was very liberating to know that it was not up to us. It is not up to us to serve (or try to be) someone's personal holy spirit.
ReplyDeleteWhile that is liberating in many ways, it seems as teachers and leaders we seem to think that we ought to "help God out" -- which is completely crazy when you say it out loud! In Matthew 11:28-29, He said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble inheart, and you will find rest for your souls." We cannot do God's job even if we just wanted to "help Him out." We make a big mess, and if He gave us the job He has (His yoke) we would most certainly be crushed under the weight of it.
Quoting you, Dena, "We cannot do God's job even if we just wanted to 'help Him out.' We make a big mess, and if He gave us the job He has (His yoke) we would most certainly be crushed under the weight of it."
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY! I cannot agree with you more!