Is College for Everyone?
· While there are exceptions to almost every rule, in today’s society, most individuals could benefit from a college education. This includes attendance at a traditional four year institution or a two year community college or vocational program.
· Some students may decide that attending a four year institution is not in their best interest
and with prayer, discussion with parents, and wise counsel, this is a very acceptable response.
· However, in today’s competitive society, I would encourage them to attend a community or junior college to
develop a skill or trade.
· This is not an inferior route to attending a four year institution. It’s just an alternate one.
· These students sometimes earn just as much if not more than those attending four-year institutions.
· Four year institutions also have their advantages. The academic, social and professional experience gained during these years can be invaluable.
· In addition, attending these schools provide options for careers that require additional schooling such as dentistry, law, or medicine.
· Again, there are exceptions to almost every rule, but many studies show that earning a degree above a high school diploma significantly increases a person’s ability to earn more over his or her lifetime.
· As a result, individuals are typically better prepared to provide for themselves and their families. They are also often in a better position to do more for the kingdom of God.
· It’s challenging to give attention to service of others, service to ministry, and contribute financially
to ministry when your lack of education has lead to debt, an inability to support oneself and one’s family, and a poor quality of life.
Scripture references:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion
with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Proverbs 3:5,6
(5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
(6) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 21:5
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
(*10 - Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat."
Proverbs 22:7
Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 6:6-11
(*9 - But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up?)
· Some students may decide that attending a four year institution is not in their best interest
and with prayer, discussion with parents, and wise counsel, this is a very acceptable response.
· However, in today’s competitive society, I would encourage them to attend a community or junior college to
develop a skill or trade.
· This is not an inferior route to attending a four year institution. It’s just an alternate one.
· These students sometimes earn just as much if not more than those attending four-year institutions.
· Four year institutions also have their advantages. The academic, social and professional experience gained during these years can be invaluable.
· In addition, attending these schools provide options for careers that require additional schooling such as dentistry, law, or medicine.
· Again, there are exceptions to almost every rule, but many studies show that earning a degree above a high school diploma significantly increases a person’s ability to earn more over his or her lifetime.
· As a result, individuals are typically better prepared to provide for themselves and their families. They are also often in a better position to do more for the kingdom of God.
· It’s challenging to give attention to service of others, service to ministry, and contribute financially
to ministry when your lack of education has lead to debt, an inability to support oneself and one’s family, and a poor quality of life.
Scripture references:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion
with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Proverbs 3:5,6
(5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
(6) Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 21:5
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
(*10 - Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat."
Proverbs 22:7
Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 6:6-11
(*9 - But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up?)