Walking in Obedient Faith: The Calling of CRE Teachers Reflected in Genesis 6:22 at SD Negeri 078490 Ambukha
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This study explores the spiritual and pedagogical significance of obedient faith in the vocational life of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers, drawing inspiration from Genesis 6:22, which states, “Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the research analyzes theological and educational literature published between 2014 and 2024 to understand how faith and obedience shape the professional identity and ministry of CRE teachers, particularly those at SD Negeri 078490 Ambukha. The findings reveal that Noah’s example of faith-based obedience provides a biblical framework for understanding teaching as both a divine calling and a moral responsibility. For CRE teachers, faith must be lived out through concrete actions that reflect trust, perseverance, and integrity in daily educational practice. Obedient faith fosters spiritual resilience, enabling teachers to remain steadfast amid institutional challenges, moral pluralism, and resource limitations. It also enhances pedagogical effectiveness by transforming teaching into an act of discipleship where the teacher’s life becomes a testimony of faith. Furthermore, faith-driven obedience nurtures leadership grounded in humility and compassion, influencing students and colleagues through example rather than authority. The study concludes that walking in obedient faith is essential for CRE teachers to fulfill their divine calling faithfully. Through consistent obedience to God’s Word, they become transformative agents of moral and spiritual formation, turning the classroom into a sacred space for holistic education rooted in Christian values.
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