With the dawn of the Second Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s public education was made available for all young boys. This may seem like a noble venture, until the motive is revealed. Education was not vested in the learning of math and reading, but its primary focus was on obedience to authority and punctuality. Education was to prepare boys to serve in the military and live by the time clock in the factory.
Application: We must realize that some people may be lacking in spiritual gifts if they are denied the opportunity for growth and self-fulfillment.