In six days, God created the universe and all that is in it. On the 6th day, God created man in his own image (Genesis 1:27). This image-bearing quality is not only given to Christians. Instead, everyone reflects the image of God. After the fall of man, this image-bearing quality was tainted in that we can no longer reflect God’s image as God intended us to. God gave each of us unique talents, interests, and capabilities. Only together, …show more content…
By having a communal focus, students can begin to reflect the image of God, utilizing the various gifts and talents of everyone involved.
Viewing students as image-bearers of God is especially relevant today. In a country that is becoming increasingly divided on issues of race and ethnicity, the educational system has the opportunity to make things right. Quite naturally, people tend to view their own race or ethnicity as superior to other races and ethnicities. Thus, a Christian teacher (and all Christians, for that matter) must remember that all people are made in the image of God. Only then can we break down the walls of hatred and animosity in our