I politely asked this student to sit down more than I wanted
to. And he acted as though I was not talking; completely ignoring me and hoping
to get a laugh from the other students. Yes, he got laughs, sneers~ and took 15
minutes of everyone’s learning time.
Surely you don’t think he had the upper hand? Nor did he
leave the class, No ma'am, he had extra work piled on him that was not an easy
one page essay to write---due at the end of class. No respect for authority figures at all!
I am reading a book called, “Five Things Every Christian
Needs to Grow”, by R.C. Sproul; who is a minister and college professor.
In Chapter 3 titled, “Worship”,
Sproul recalls studying abroad at the Free University of Amsterdam in the
Netherlands years ago. He expresses how much of a culture shock it was to him; due to the
respect the students gave the professors and clergy. On his first day of class,
the professor enters from the side door and immediately every student stood at
attention. He approaches the podium, nods, and they all sit down. He goes on to
tell how the professor lectured without any interruptions or any one asking
questions. (Sproul, pg. 43)
Once the lecture was complete, the professor closed the
books, and turned towards the door to leave. Again, the students stood up as he
left. It amazed and intrigued Sproul immensely. He writes, “This is something we need to be
mindful of in our own culture (I AGREE). We have proclaimed our independence
from monarchs and have little respect for sovereignty. We don’t know much about
paying homage. We don’t know the “proper court etiquette,” particularly when we
come into the presence of our King.” (Sproul, pg. 43).
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other. I Thessalonians 5:12-13 NLT
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