“Blessed are the pure in heart… blessed are the merciful… blessed are the meek” and we know what comes next to these phrases. And what comes next are the promises… “They shall see God… they shall obtain mercy… they shall inherit the earth.” These are just few of the teaching of Jesus summarized in the Sermon on the Mount. What if we say, “Blessed are the teachers…”? What phrase could you add?
In the New Testament Scripture, Jesus did not intend this sermon to teachers of today. This was taught by Jesus as recorded by Matthew in the context where teachers were not yet considered a profession – at least just like today. However, I believe that the Beatitudes can speak very intimately to the teachers of the present days. I also believe that the typical teachers today are not like celebrities or social stars. More often than not, teachers do not have the means to do social climbing. Yes, it is true that teachers earn some money from their meager wage just enough and sometimes the hard earned money could hardly be stretched out until the next payday. When special occasions like Christmas or birthdays in the family come, there is the inevitable hustling for resources to acquire extras in life that make the special day memorable. But it is worst when there is serious sickness – like when a mother suffers a cancer or when a child needs of medicine and in hard times like these.
Thisblogis a collection of thoughts about teaching as a profession and as a vocation. This hopes to give us insights and a better understanding and appreciation about the noblest of all professions - teaching.
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