What Is the Purpose of Education?
Proverbs 17:16 asks,
âOf what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?â
In the same way, we ask:
Of what use is education in the heart of a child who does not know or honor God?
True educationâreal wisdomâbegins and ends with reverence for the Creator. Without it, we are simply passing on temporary knowledge that has no eternal reward.
At HeroesMart Homeschool Academy, our mission is to reestablish that eternal foundation.
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Education Without God Is Just Information
It doesnât matter how many degrees a person holds or how many subjects theyâve masteredâif it doesnât lead them closer to God, itâs empty.
Even Jesus warned us in Luke 12:20â21 not to become ârichâ in knowledge or possessions without being ârich toward God.â
So, what is education without God?
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Itâs brilliance without understanding
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Intelligence without purpose
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Progress without peace
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A race with no finish line
Thatâs why training children without Christ doesnât just fall shortâit becomes dangerous.
Our Knowledge Is Supposed to Lead Us to Him
God gave mankind the ability and desire to learn. But He didnât give us that desire so we could use it to:
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Prove He doesnât exist
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Glorify ourselves
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Mock truth
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Or strip His name from our classrooms
Every discovery, every insight, and every moment of understanding is supposed to stir the heart toward worship.
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What Happens Without a God-Centered Education?
Weâre already seeing it:
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Students believe morality is subjective
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Science is weaponized against faith
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History erases Godâs providence
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Children are taught that truth is whatever they feel
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And eventually, they donât see a need for God at all
This isnât just academic failureâitâs spiritual warfare.
The result?
Young minds become spiritually blind, emotionally unstable, and more susceptible to deception and destruction.
Jesus: The Perfect Student and Savior
Jesus was the wisest, most educated man to ever live.
Yet He chose to:
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Serve the Father in everything
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Use His knowledge to uplift others
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Submit to truth even when mocked
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Fulfill His mission with humility
If the Son of God saw fit to connect all wisdom with worship, then shouldnât we?
This is the very example we follow at HeroesMart Academy, where we blend structure, Scripture, and scholarship into every lesson.
Even Pop Culture Canât Hide the Truth
While we must be cautious about modern entertainment, the truth often leaks through the cracks.
Most superhero stories show:
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An enemy seeking global destruction
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A rescuer with supernatural power
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A group of people caught in the crossfire
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A climactic moment of salvation
Sound familiar?
Thatâs because the greatest hero is Jesus, and His mission is real.
He doesnât force. He doesnât intrude. He invites.
At HeroesMart, we partner with parents to prepare the next generation to know their Rescuer and recognize the enemy.
Final Thoughts: Let Education Have Eternal Value
Education without God leads to pride, confusion, and spiritual bankruptcy.
Education with God leads to:
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Peace
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Purpose
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Wisdom
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Worship
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And eternal value
So in all your teaching and planning, never forget Proverbs 4:7:
âIn all your getting, get understanding.â
Let your childâs understanding begin with God and grow into the life He designed them to live.
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đ â Mrs. Nita | HeroesMart Academy
Mrs. Nita is co-founder of HeroesMart Academy, co-creator of Godly Learners curriculum and lead instructor at https://www.youtube.com/@HeroesMartHomeschoolAcademy. When she’s not building homeschool content, you can find her enjoying time with her husband and four little ones.