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Our
language teacher was a nun. She used to walk around with
a long stick in her hand to discipline children. She
would go to the classes and scream: “Silence.” Small
children, got scared, and would run to their respective
places and sit down. She taught us very well. I used to
do all the home-works neatly, because I was scared of
her. The nun had a loud voice, and she taught us very
thoroughly so that we would not forget anything. When
she checked our home-works, sometimes she would call my
name to see my notebook. She liked to see my neat work,
and also to see my book wrapped in Russian calendar
paper. Later when I reached tenth class also, she came
in search of me to know how my studies were going.
Earlier, in my school days we learned only what was
taught in the school. During those days only a few
students were there. Even 60% marks was considered very
good marks, and you could pass through any competitive
examination with that knowledge. But now the time has
changed. Now children are naturally more brilliant, and
their capacity to learn is also more. Most of today's
students can speak different languages, and they know
much more about life than what we used to know. Today
only if a child is having excellent capacity, he or she
can pass competitive tests.
The media is playing an important part in increasing
your knowledge. That is good. But long time ago Jesus at
the age of 12 was wise enough to talk with the Jewish
teachers. He answered their questions with certainty.
Jesus was filled with all the wisdom in earth and in
heaven.
God wants us to be filled with all the wisdom. He also
said in the Bible if one is lacking in knowledge, he
should ask the Lord for wisdom. I believe that nowadays
almost all children are attending school. We get good
knowledge from the school. Beyond that you can read
newspapers, good magazines and books. You can also talk
and share your ideas with educated elders. Good TV
channels are also sources of knowledge. God has blessed
us with so much knowledge.
But how we are using our knowledge is important.
Scientists of the previous centuries invented many
machines and appliances which made our life more
comfortable. Likewise we can make a contribution to our
society. Use your brains. Think in the right way.
Increase your creativity. By this way we can change our
society. We can change the world also.
We need different types of knowledge. Then only we can
live successfully in this world. In the Bible we see
that Jesus answered every question and dealt with every
situation he faced. He was never confused, never turned
back. Each and every situation he passed.
We have to acquire the worldly knowledge. It is more
important to acquire spiritual knowledge. We have to go
to Sunday school, and learn Bible verses and stories. We
have to obey what the Bible says, so that we can live a
good life in the society. We have to learn how to pray,
how to behave, etc. If we love the Lord, we have to grow
according to what He says.
Elders will help us to grow in this way. There are so
many great people who acquired this wisdom and dedicated
their lives to God. The Apostle Paul was a great
scholar. His writings show his deep knowledge and
understanding about spiritual truths, which help us to
grow spiritually. There are good doctors who travel to
different parts of the world to serve poor, suffering
people. Dr. Muralidhar, the President of the Inter
Collegiate Prayer Fellowship is a living example. He
serves among the adivasis in Kerala.
When you acquire enough knowledge and wisdom, it is time
to use it for serving humanity. In India, especially in
North India, many villages are in the darkness of
illiteracy, superstition and poverty. There is no
development in such villages, and are economically and
culturally backward. People live there in pathetic
conditions. Growing in knowledge and wisdom must compel
us to do something for our country. Otherwise our wisdom
is of no use.
Dear children, let us use the God given wisdom and
knowledge to serve such suffering people in our country.
There are many dedicated people in our villages who
serve the suffering people, by education, health-care,
etc. Christians who serve such people have made a
difference in Indian villages. They have shown the love
of God to them. Now it is our turn to grow in wisdom and
knowledge, like Jesus, and contribute something for our
society. Prayer: “Dear Lord, help us to grow in wisdom
and knowledge, and then serve our society.” May God
bless you!
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