Thursday; August 21
If you have been around
public schools in bigger cities, there is a chance you have come across a
school name in honor of Horace Mann.
Mann, a 20th Century American, wasn’t your typical hero, but
his influence on American education is substantial. With school starting around the country, I
thought it would be fitting to quote the Father of American Education; however,
this one is not necessarily about traditional education. As Mann considered his fellow man he
observed, “Doing nothing for others is the undoing of ourselves.”. Not only is this statement insightful, but it
is also far-reaching because it is true from an individual or a social
perspective. Whether we apply it to each
one of us or all of us, social apathy derails us.
Maybe the
quintessential example of this is found in the story of the Good Samaritan, but
the ideology has been a part of godly people throughout history. Even as far back as the time of King David
the Lord’s people were challenged, “Keep your tongue from evil and your
lips from speaking deceit. Depart
from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are
toward the righteous and His ears are open to their cry.” (Psalm
34:13-15).
Let’s establish a solid foundation for
our future generations by serving others.
Yet, maybe even more importantly, let’s do good to others so that we can
ensure a spiritual blessing for ourselves.
Think About It!