Prawda fundamentem wychowania
Truth the Foundation of Education

Summary/Abstract: In each one of us there is an inborn need of the knowledge of everything that surrounds us and that in a true way. The love of truth reveals itself in the need to know it and to abide by it in our life. In coming to know the truth about the world which surrounds him, man gradually gains the aptitude of an independent distinguishing of truth from falseness. The securing of this capacity lets such a person be recognized as a mature human being. A most important element of education of the younger generation for truth is to show children and youth the person and life of Christ, who is not only the Truth, but also the Way, the Life and the Good (cf. J 14:6). For there is no education without a previous explaining of truth. Education in truth consists of seeking it, but also of giving testimony to it in the different circumstances of life. Education in truth is an education for a courageous life. For truth demands that we fearlessly stand by it and, should the need arise, defend it with courage, and even heroically sacrifice ourselves for it. The human being is called to a life in truth and love. This not only concerns those who educate, but also those who are educated.

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