Commentary

Week: August 18th - August 22nd, 2025

8/18/25 - Plant Seeds of Love & Truth

It is easy to treat God like our genie—our servant, granting our wishes. Instead of focusing on God’s desires for the world, we focus on our agendas.

In Galatians 5:24, Paul tells us we are to die to our own desires—in other words, our own agendas. Instead, we are to live in the Spirit and walk in the Spirit—that is, live with desire for the priorities that God has.

For those in your sphere of activity, pray regularly that God will open doors of opportunity for you to be a blessing to them in word and deed. Ask the Lord for opportunities to cultivate relationships and plant seeds of love and truth.

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8/19/25 - Righteousness Exalts a Nation

During the American Revolution, why was Samuel Adams so concerned about morality?

 Samuel Adams led the colonists in the Boston Tea Party. He also signed the Declaration of Independence. During the War, he wrote:

 “Revelation assures us that ‘Righteousness exalts a nation.’ Communities are dealt with in this world by the wise and just Ruler of the Universe. He rewards or punishes them according to their general character…[P]ublic liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals.” Adams was quoting Proverbs 14:34.

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8/20/25 - Talking to a Principal

School principals hear a lot of complaints from parents. If you need to talk to your child’s principal about a concern, there is an approach that just may break through all the chatter.

Approach the principal as a friend and supporter of the school. Begin the conversation by saying, “I thought I should alert you to a potentially embarrassing problem.” You are not there to cause a problem, but to help the school avoid a problem.

Explain what you discovered when you talked to the teacher (which you will need to do first). Ask the principal’s advice for how to resolve the problem.

You may also want to bring a friend or your spouse along. You will feel less intimidated, and if you get flustered, your partner can help you express your concern.

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8/21/25 - Acknowledging Faith in Class

Public school teachers should encourage their students to include their faith-based values in their decision making.

Teachers can include a discussion about faith in class. One way to do it is to simply acknowledge there are faith-based perspectives on the discussion topic.

Take for example, a lesson on decision-making. It would be very appropriate to talk about how, for many people, religious values are important to consider in making decisions. That’s not endorsing a religion; that’s acknowledging it. A teacher could say, “Class, I know many of you come from families where religious faith is important. When making decisions, be sure to evaluate how well your choices will align with your family’s religious values.” That’s simple and effective.

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8/22/25 - Schools Should Not be Factories

Pragmatism is the belief that what is right is defined by utility. If it serves no useful purpose, it is not valuable. Education, then, becomes learning to do, not think. Schools become factories of the State to churn out more productive workers rather than more elevated souls.

Today, we hear calls to teach the whole child, promote anti-drug messages, and promote students’ social and emotional wellbeing. But at the same time, many in our culture laugh at those who recommend a return to our moral roots.

The Christian view of humanity is that we are made in the image of God. The point of education is, then, about righteousness and refinement, not just churning out more productive workers.

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