Stunted, rules-focused rigidity usually indicates a fossilized stage of development, whether on the part of teacher, student, or even AI algorithm.
Moral, conceptual and artistic learning are deeply entwined, deeply human, and — I hope — always evolving into more profound relationship with one another.
I’m beginning to incorporate the spiritual practice you gave at the end of your post. Seems like a thoughtful way to review and contemplate my day. Thank you.
“God only has ten commandments “…you must have indeed been the headliner on parent-teacher day🤣🤣. I tend to agree that the purpose of the top ten wasn’t a threat but instead meant to show how to be the humans we should be. Back in my USAF days, there were times where the letter of the law and the spirit of what it intended were in conflict. And while it didn’t always work out in a good way—the spirit was 10/10 the better call than the letter.
It is all about transformation… right? Transforming us into people who live lives of love. And training the attention is a huge part of that, I believe. Thank you as always, Jake, for this thoughtful message.
This is a great post for these times…times when so many are so caught up in the keeping the letter of the law that they fail/don’t want to see the spirit of the law. Jesus’ concern for the spirit of the law shows us that our names are not being tracked under each commandment, nor does he shame us for our failings.
As always … rules confusion needs repeated gospel clarification… for me in my discernment how/what to do in my/our present history — how/what to reasses from the past. So all may flourish. Thank you.
One of the 10 Rules Maria Montessori advocated FOR TEACHERS: Never speak ill of the child whether in the child’s presence or absence.
Amen to that. Seems like a good rule for the rest of us
Stunted, rules-focused rigidity usually indicates a fossilized stage of development, whether on the part of teacher, student, or even AI algorithm.
Moral, conceptual and artistic learning are deeply entwined, deeply human, and — I hope — always evolving into more profound relationship with one another.
You’ve got me thinking of Fowler’s stages
I’m beginning to incorporate the spiritual practice you gave at the end of your post. Seems like a thoughtful way to review and contemplate my day. Thank you.
I’m glad to hear that it’s helpful Charlie. Have a good day. I’m on the way to preach on baptism and the Trinity this morning.
Thank you Jake. Praying for you as you prepare to preach.
I wish my husband was here while I was listening to this, he feels the commandments are Strick rules to be followed
Glad this one resonated with you Aussie Jo.
“God only has ten commandments “…you must have indeed been the headliner on parent-teacher day🤣🤣. I tend to agree that the purpose of the top ten wasn’t a threat but instead meant to show how to be the humans we should be. Back in my USAF days, there were times where the letter of the law and the spirit of what it intended were in conflict. And while it didn’t always work out in a good way—the spirit was 10/10 the better call than the letter.
The 10/10 rate has been my experience too!
It is all about transformation… right? Transforming us into people who live lives of love. And training the attention is a huge part of that, I believe. Thank you as always, Jake, for this thoughtful message.
You are so right, Korie!
This is a great post for these times…times when so many are so caught up in the keeping the letter of the law that they fail/don’t want to see the spirit of the law. Jesus’ concern for the spirit of the law shows us that our names are not being tracked under each commandment, nor does he shame us for our failings.
Amen. Amen.
Thank you Bishop Jake for always having the right message at the right time
“Resist evil with good. Be merciful even to the wicked. Remember that every person is more than the worst thing they have ever done.”
Amen
As always … rules confusion needs repeated gospel clarification… for me in my discernment how/what to do in my/our present history — how/what to reasses from the past. So all may flourish. Thank you.
In 3rd grade.. so, what age would that be please? Teaching method is somewhat.. draconian?! Yikes.
8 to 9 is the usual range.