Many examples demonstrate that children may fail multiple times before achieving success. Abraham Lincoln is a master at handling adversity. Other examples include Beethoven, Walt Disney, and Michael Jordan; all have had their discouraging time in life. Beethoven’s music teacher once said of him that he was a hopeless composer. Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper because he was perceived as lacking imagination. Such stories serve as a good reminder for us because, as teachers, we sometimes categorize the kids and focus only on their low learning motivation, misbehavior, and irresponsibility. It may seem ridiculous, but it is common in schools. Some smart kids with behavioral problems are placed in the same class as less-performing students and taught in a similar manner. Some kids looked more brilliant, but “A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout. － Proverbs 11:22.” We should never lose sight of the big picture. Instead of dwelling on their daily behavior and academic performance, look for the potential in all our kids. Godly wisdom and discernment can help us fulfill this essential aspect of our calling. Often, we are quick to judge in the classroom. We may think that our experiences provide us with the evidence to pass judgment on a particular kid or parent, even if we try not to. Our kids usually surprise us with their extraordinary potential, and we are proven wrong. We never know which of them will be used by the Lord for His special task in the future.