According to some sources, years ago an intriguing ritual was performed on the first day of class in schools for Jewish boys. There seem to be two forms of the ritual in question – one scriptural in focus and one academic.
In an effort to teach the children
to love the Word of God, on the first day of school each child was given a
portion of honey. As the teacher read specific Scriptures, he would repeat the
phrase, “The Law will be my calling.” The boys were then to eat a small amount
of honey. The goal was for the children to learn to associate the Word of God
with something sweet and wonderful.
What a vivid lesson that God's Word should not only be read, but treasured and
enjoyed.
Psalm
19:9-11
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalm
119:103-104
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
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