One of my regrets in school was taking French over Spanish.
In order to look good for college I knew I had to take a foreign language. I
wanted to take Spanish but my sister was in French. I knew she did a good job
kissing up to the teacher (Thanks Onna! Made my grade great for a while) and it
would make it easier for me. I did enjoy what I learned and the teacher was
good, but it was pointless. I never had a desire to go to France and I have
used French maybe five times in my life. One time I can barely count because it
was in Haiti. I was told they speak French/Creole. So I tried speaking some French,
they spoke Creole and it was an extremely awkward five minute conversation. Some things we learn are extremely practical
if we remember them. Paul reminded the Thessalonians in the second book.
Education from the apostles was important. Paul shared this
line with the people in 2 Thessalonians 2:15, “So then, brothers and sisters,
stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word
of mouth or by letter.” Stand firm to the knowledge the apostles gave. False
prophets and teachers that spoke well but deceived people filled into the
church. Paul wanted the people to stand firm on what he taught, be filled with
the knowledge of Jesus and what he did, this way they would know the true
truth.
We need to apply Jesus’s teachings to our own lives. French
class wasn’t as beneficial for me, it was still a good class, just not practical.
What Jesus taught was practical, beneficial and worth applying the teachings to
our lives. With what Jesus taught, what do you need to apply to your lives?
Have a great day.
