This is a great poem and oh so true. I keep a copy of this on my refrigerator to remind my children about the importance of a true education. Although, some of you may have already read a copy of this, I wanted to share it with those who haven't had the chance to do so. : )
I Have Not Been Educated
by Carolyn Caines
If I learn my ABCs, can read 600 words per minute, and can write with perfect penmanship, but have not been shown how to communicate with the Designer of all language .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can deliver an eloquent speech and persuade you with my stunning logic, but have not been instructed in God's wisdom.... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I read Shakespeare and John Locke and can discuss their writings with keen insight, but have not read the greatest of all books -- the Bible -- and have no knowledge of its personal importance... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I have memorized addition facts, multiplication tables, and chemical formulas, but have never been disciplined to hide God's Word in my heart .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can explain the law of gravity and Einstein's theory of relativity, but have never been instructed in the unchangeable laws of the One Who orders our universe .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can classify animals by their family, genus and species, and can write a lengthy scientific paper that wins an award, but have not been introduced to the Maker's purpose for all creation, .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can recite the Gettyburg Address and the Preamble to the Constitution, but have not been informed of the hand of God in the history of our country .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can play the piano, the violin, six other instruments, and can write music that moves men to tears, but have not been taught to listen to the Director of the universe and worship Him, ... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can run cross-country races, star in basketball and do 100 push-ups without stopping, but have never been shown how to bend my spirit to do God's will, .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I can identify a Picasso, describe the style of da Vinci, and even paint a portrait that earns an A+, but have not learned that all harmony and beauty comes from a relationship with God, .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I were to graduate with a perfect 4.0 and am accepted at the best university with a full scholarship, but have not been guided into a career of God's choosing for me, .... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
If I become a good citizen, voting at each election and fighting for what is moral and right, but have not been told of (or believe) the sinfulness of man and his hopelessness without Christ,... I HAVE NOT BEEN EDUCATED.
However, if one day I see the world as God sees it, and come to know Him, Whom to know is life eternal, and glorify God by fulfilling His purpose for me, THEN I HAVE BEEN EDUCATED!
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Monday, June 30, 2008
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Beautiful poem and so very true!
Thank you for sharing that....I have never read it!!
Love it! Thanks so much for sharing this... I think I'll link to it, if that's ok!
oH, i this. I've never read it, thanks for posting it!
Love your new blog design!
And your picture! my you are beautiufl!
Michelle
Okay, that should read
I LOVE this!
Sorry =P
Incredible! Printing right now!!
What a beautiful poem. Definitely a keeper!
That's pretty cool... I have not heard that one either.....
Ya know... a long time ago I decided.... that our home school was all about outcome.... not test scores mind you.... but the person they can become.
That has never been more evident than this last month as I graduated my first born from K-12 home school. :) I'm proud of the person he is... and who he is becoming.... academics was just part of his education.
Thanks for sharing and encouraging Kysha....
Girl, I have to put on skates to keep up with you! We've been on the road this week with our son's dance competition, we left unexpectedly one day earlier than planned due to road construction, long days of driving, etc. Whew!
I actually went backwards and saw this poem posted on Jamie's blog, which she then attributed to you. So I put a little note on my comment to her stating that I thought you were "good people."
I will pray for your brother,and I am sorry to hear of whatever is the bad news. I live 12-14 hours from my sisters, and this is never a fun position to be in.
I loved the idea of the 2-sided cardboard testimony. You gave me much to think about, as always. Isn't it good to know how far the Lord has brought us on the other side? Praise Him!
Finally, I'm with one of your other commenters--you're just as cute as you can be, but I can understand wanting to pull off a few pounds. As for me, I've felt myself gaining some back after a successful South Beach adventure (I got sick of not being able to eat starch, so the success was temporary). I noticed primarily that I'm so sluggish and lethargic in moving around. So I've beefed up my exercise routine so that I at least have more energy; losing some pounds would be an added bonus. As for Halle, you be careful about whom you put on a pedestal. She is quite pretty, but she has access to resources (time, trainers, equipment, nannies, etc.)that most of us don't have. Also, even for all her beauty, she has two ex-husbands, both of whom left in adulterous situations, and a new man who's something like a pimp, from what I can see. I'm not hating, as the kids say, but I think if the two of you were stacked side by side, you might find that you've got more going on.
God bless you, Kysha.
I'd never read this before. it's fantastic. Thanks for sharing it.
Good stuff, as always!
I've never read that before. I love it! So true and yet it gets so lost sometimes.
Beautiful and such an important reminder of where true knowledge comes from.
This poem is wonderful. Where did you get it? I speak to homeschool groups and this poem would fit in perfectly with one of my talks, but I want to give credit where credit is due if I can use it. Thanks!
Just posting again to make sure my first post went through. Ignore me.
I LOVE THIS! Can i please borrow it to post on my blog:-)...I know many a mom who would be encouraged by it.
Your awesome!
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