March 2023
a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 12: Issue 7
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Is Christian Education worth it? Don’t we all think about that question from time to time?... “Is Christian Education really worth it?” The thought crosses our minds when we feel the fatigue that comes from the sacrifices we sometimes have to make. “Is it worth it, to drive this extra distance, when the public school is right down the street?” “Is it worth it, to spend money on high school tuition, when I could be spending it on something else?” “Is it worth it to go through this extra trouble, this extra effort, to go to a Christians school?”
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God’s answer is… “Yes.” Proverbs chapter 9 says: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). If you want wisdom, if you want understanding (we would call that “education”) then where do you start? You start with the fear of the LORD. Christian education is “worth it” because we start in the right place as we seek answers to life’s big questions. We start with the fear of the LORD. Fear in this passage refers to respect, reverence and awe (and a little bit of healthy fear), as we stand in the presence of an almighty and yet loving God, who made us, who saved us, and who will come again. Humble worship— where we start—is the beginning of wisdom. Where do I begin when I’m trying to answer, “Who am I?” “Why am I here?” “What happens after I die?” We begin with… God. And not just any God—his name is the LORD, his special name in the Old Testament, referring to his faithful promise-making and promise-keeping. Ultimately, the LORD refers to Jesus: “and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” If we don’t start with Jesus as we look for wisdom, then where? Well, probably the internet, a collection of the
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opinions of the world combined with our feelings. If you’ve ever wondered why the world is such a mess, the answer is pretty simple—the world is starting in the wrong place as it tries to answer the big questions of life. But what if you start with Jesus? He is the beginning of wisdom. That’s where you gain understanding. Christian education is worth it when you remember that Jesus is in the middle of it all, and he blesses us with his forgiveness, his love, and the hope of eternal life. You can’t find that anywhere else. He is the one who makes it worth it.
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