Higher Education

1 John 2:16 For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.

Where do we learn kindness, meekness, gentleness, and patience? Is it not from the most Holy Spirit of God?

Where do we learn anger, pride, lust, and greed? Is it not from the most carnal of this world?

The expression of certain disciplines reveal the head master from whose lectures we adhere.

A student of the world is astute in the sensual arts; a major in temporal pleasure; an expert in the science of lust; skilled in the pursuit of self. The instructor in carnality is a grand master.

The Spirit filled mind is trained in praise, artful in love, keen on gratitude, and fine with joy. The Spirit master instills nobility in each pupil. He is a guide, advisor, and counselor.

Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. Rom 8:8-9

Education is inescapable.

A child of royalty is enrolled in the ivy league of the divine

And they shall all be taught by God,' and this means that everybody who has heard the Father's voice and learned from him will come to me. Jn 6:45 (JBP)

The sons of the world are drafted into the league of the inferior.

Here's how you tell the difference between God's children and the Devil's children: The one who won't practice righteous ways isn't from God, nor is the one who won't love brother or sister. A simple test. 
1 John 3:10 (MSG)

Practice your trade; rely on your training; show your skill. Live such good lives among the lost that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 2:12

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