Red For Ed
In Arizona today, teachers have put on Red t-shirts and walked out of schools to protest low wages. Due to being a previous teacher and administrator in Arizona, I have first hand experience with low wages and a number of less than ideal working conditions in Arizona schools. Ironically, I believe since most people either attended public school or know someone who is a former educator or administrator in public schools, there are many opinions about what is or is not wrong with the current education system.
We all bring our own experiences to the table whatever the discussion may be. But where we go awry is when we superimpose our past history onto someone else's present reality. I am guilty of this in so many ways, I truly have no business even broaching the subject and yet...Sometimes those who are the worst offenders make the best defenders. Take for instance those criminals that help law enforcement by exposing the thought processes and techniques of people not unlike themselves.
Ultimately, whatever we do we should do to the glory of God. We need to make up our minds to do what is the best thing in all circumstances so that we will be an example of Jesus Christ to the world around us. Because there will always be differences of opinions as long as two people walk on this earth together; our goal should be to leave no soul behind. May all come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. May they choose Him in their hearts, ask Him for forgiveness of their sins, and walk one day with Him (and us) in heaven.
We all bring our own experiences to the table whatever the discussion may be. But where we go awry is when we superimpose our past history onto someone else's present reality. I am guilty of this in so many ways, I truly have no business even broaching the subject and yet...Sometimes those who are the worst offenders make the best defenders. Take for instance those criminals that help law enforcement by exposing the thought processes and techniques of people not unlike themselves.
Ultimately, whatever we do we should do to the glory of God. We need to make up our minds to do what is the best thing in all circumstances so that we will be an example of Jesus Christ to the world around us. Because there will always be differences of opinions as long as two people walk on this earth together; our goal should be to leave no soul behind. May all come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. May they choose Him in their hearts, ask Him for forgiveness of their sins, and walk one day with Him (and us) in heaven.
Romans 14:5 (NIV)
One person considers one day more sacred than another;
another considers every day alike.
Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind.
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