Every teacher’s pattern of life should be worthy of imitation.
Children are great imitators. A teacher they like will have tremendous impact not only on studies, but on attitudes toward all aspects of life. Jesus knew that, for he said,
“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40).
Parents, do you want your children to be like a teacher who never applies principles form God’s Word to the subject being taught or the real life situation being faced? Or do you want your child to become like a teacher whose love for the Lord Jesus and his Word is the central focus of all of life?
But aren’t there some excellent Christian teachers in public schools?
I realize that there are many excellent Christian teachers in public schools. I am thankful for their valuable ministry and for their positive influence on students. Their presence is restraining somewhat the secular trend in public education.
Yet since the 1947 Supreme Court decision Everson v. Board of Education of Ewing Township (which prohibited for the first time government laws that aid “all religions” generally)—and especially in the last 20 years—the iron grip of government restriction has been tightening around what freedom they have left.
How many Christian teachers in public schools lead their students each day in prayer—or in celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter with genuine hymns of praise? How many regularly counsel from Scripture to deal with interpersonal problems among students? How many can lead a class discussion on how biblical principles apply to job choices, or marriage, or sports conduct, or watching TV—or to national and world events? These things are part of a normal day in Christian schools. But they are forbidden by law in public schools.
Excerpt from "Biblical Reasons for Sending Children to Christian School"
