Truth Rises to the Top

On Sunday, the Church of England congregants met and simply had to believe what cane directly from the pulpit—whether from the priest himself or indirectly from the king. What if any of them have worries about loved ones who move on to a state of rest? They have a “chance at salvation” if with the “help” of prayer and indulgences. But in the meantime, God had individuals translate the Bible into common languages. And, He had a special man—Johannas Gutenberg—work on a printing press. It allowed more Bibles to get into the hands of individuals at a faster rate. Finally, all their work paid off and it was time. In His-Story, it was time for the Gospel to spread further westward. The shackles of deception and twisted Scripture were broken. True illumination from God’s Word advanced all fields. Truth rose to the top.

Sowing Seeds of Truth

Today, in countries across the world where tyrants and oppressors try to suppress the Bible, God’s Truth reigns anyway. Perhaps the persecution some Christians face makes one wonder if Christians are the losers in history?  Yet, whenever seeds are planted in prepared soil, there is a sprout. And, that little sprout grows with the Water of Life sustaining it. With maturation, the plant gives witness to an undeniable growth and bloom. Of course, the plant goes to seed and spreads the Gospel. Naturally, these seeds take root and germinate in the soil of hearts wanting the nourishment of Truth. So, no matter how much enemies of God try to rid of Him and His truths, the Gospel continues to spread. Truth rises to the top.

Seeds Can Produce Look-Alike Plants

Wild-edible foods are something our family enjoys learning about, on occasion. As we study, we learn there are some toxic plants that look remarkably close to the safe, edible plants. It can be difficult to tell them apart. But, this is why we turn to primary documents about the edible plants. And, we observe them closely to be sure if we’ve found the real deal. Knowing the truth about the edible plants sets us free from harm’s way.

Continuing to Plant Seeds of Truth in America

In the same way, there are look-alikes when it comes to history. Enough truth sprinkled with seeds of toxic ideas and it becomes hard for some to distinguish between the two. For this reason, in a Biblical Classical Education, we learn from primary sources. We want to know the genuine in order to tell it apart from the toxic look-alike. Additionally, it’s why a Providential view undergirds everything we learn. Without a doubt, the truths of history will surface as we learn from eye-witness accounts and primary documents. But, there’s one more thing. We must study history in its context. The context helps us understand the setting and aids us in seeing how the Gospel helps with civil liberty. Knowing how to study history allows for truth to rise to the top.

Does that mean that we “whitewash” history? Not in the least!

“The Principle Approach®(1) comprehends the providential history of American Education, its triumphs, its erosion, and its restoration. The method is Biblical classical as practiced generally in the era that built the American Republic. The Principle Approach® rests upon reasoning from the Word of God to obtain knowledge-with-wisdom to produce a Biblical worldview as applied to all of life and learning.”

-The Foundation for American Christian Education

The Truth Sets Individuals Free

What do we witness today? There sure is a lot of hate, anger, and false-witnessing surfacing from toxic look-alikes. In fact, many individuals practice false-witnessing against our Forefathers and our Founding Fathers. Individuals are also doing this when it comes to later figures in our history. So much so, that the discredited 1619 Project and CRT are “acceptable” to teach in schools.

Additionally, in government schools there’s a reverence for Horace Mann, John Dewey, and excuses made for violent behaviors today. That view binds individuals to the flesh and to sin.

The truth is that a humanist education will produce that very fruit. But, a Biblical-worldview education sets people free. And, the truth is that God created one race–the human race. Another truth is that this is a Spiritual battle for America.

Sowers Are Needed

What can you do? While the harvest is great and the laborers are few, there need to be sowers! Therefore, you have a wonderful opportunity to sow seeds of Truth (Biblical principles) within your homeschool lessons. I find great encouragement that you are here and learning. Because within your homeschool, truth rises to the top.

Footnote ¹: The Principle Approach® is a registered trademark of the Foundation for American Christian Education