Education and Spirituality

All caring parents want to give their children a good start in life, and to that end a sound, balanced education is important. Often secular education opens doors to future employment opportunities and helps young people to develop into adults able to care for themselves and for their future families.

'If a boarding school offers a good education along with some moral guidance, why not take advantage of it?' You might ask.  In answering that question, Christian parents should prayerfully consider a vitally important  factor-the spiritual welfare of their children. Jesus Christ asked:  "Really, of what benefit is it for man to gain the whole world and to forfeit his soul?"  (Mark 8:36)  Of course, there is no benefit in this at all.  Before deciding to send their children to a boarding school, therefore, Christian parents have on their children's prospects for everlasting life. 

Next time: The Influence of Other Students

From the Watchtower magazine, 1997