Let me be a little clearer, no offense taken btw, I did not mean that the teacher would use the classroom as a platform to preach. It doesn't matter weather the teacher works at a private or public school, there will always be students that want to know what the teacher's opinion or belief is, sometimes even before they talk to their parents. Teachers have a great reponsibility to give wise counsel when it is needed or asked for. How often through out the day do teachers (and administrators) have the chance (weather they want it or not) to teach kids about life? a lot. Students do not just learn about what is going on in the classroom, but also by seeing what kind of life their teacher lives. (also I am NOT saying that the teacher takes the place of parents) Maybe I should rephrase the request this way:
Pray that Christian teachers in public schools maintain a good testimony
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