An Application from Receiving a D

As embarrassing as this may seem, this maybe one of the most valuable lessons I've learned within my educational career. I hope and pray that you will view this as a valuable thought.

Prior to taking this midterm, I've diligently seeked to memorize all the key terms and concepts of the course materials. I've studied all through the day, spending countless hours drilling myself in memorizing the terms and concepts.
When the day of the test had arrived, my memorization skills were about to be tested. After completing the exam, I wasn't as confident as one would normally feel when taking a test; however, for some reason I thought I passed anyway.

The following week, the test results were turn in and I realized that I didn't pass, but I received a D. At this moment, my heart was saddened and I wanted to leave the class and go home. While the professor proceeded to review the exam, I kept on asking myself: "when was the last time I failed an exam? why is this happening to me? I thought I memorized all the key terms and concept, so where did I go wrong?"

After class, I drove home in silence feeling sad, hopeless and unaccomplished. I felt like I would never become a straight A student. After experiencing sadness for a couple of minutes, I knew I needed to start re-evaluating my situation. Therefore, I asked myself a tough question: what did I do wrong?

After a few minutes of thinking and praying, I realized that all these years my study habits has led me to receive temporal satisfaction instead of long-lasting results. My study habits consisted of MEMORIZING the materials instead of me UNDERSTANDING the materials. Some of the questions that was presented on the test would only be successfully answered by an individual who understood the materials.



Brice Point:
Though memorization can help one receive a passing grade, it is the understanding of the materials that will lead one to everlasting results and confidence.



Spiritual Application:
All of us go through different storms in life and it is within those storms where we are tested on our faith. Our faith is based on our knowledge and it make sense for us to study before the test. Memorizing scripture is beneficial; however, it is the understanding of what the Word of God teaches that will help us as children of God to be confident in the Word while going through the fire.





"The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation)." ~ Proverbs 4:7 (Amplified Translation)