Is Your Education Complete?

Getting a Complete Education
Adapted from "To Be Educated" by Carolyn C.

If I learn my ABCs, can read 600 words per minute, and can
write with perfect penmanship,
But have not learned how to communicate with the Designer
of all language,
My education is not complete.

If I have memorized addition facts, multiplication tables,
and chemical formulas,
But have never disciplined myself to hide God's Word in my
heart,
My education is not complete.

If I can classify animals by their family, genus, and
species and can write a lengthy scientific paper that wins an
award,
But have not been introduced to the Maker's purpose for all
creation,
My education is not complete.

If I can recite the Gettysburg Address and the Preamble to
the Constitution,
But have not been informed of the hand of God in the history
of our country,
My education is not complete.

If I can play the piano, the violin, six other instruments,
and can write music that moves men to tears,
But have not learned to listen to the Director of the
universe and worship Him,
My education is not complete.

If I can run cross-country races, star in basketball, and do
100 push-ups without stopping,
But have never bent my will to do God's will,
My education is not complete.

However, if one day I see the world as God sees it and come
to know Him Whom to know is life eternal, and glorify God by
fulfilling His purpose for me,
Then, my education is complete!