TAMING OF A HAUGHTY PRINCE

The Divine Pedagogy of Formation - IV

Abstract

There cannot and should not be a fit-all-size method of formation. Curtailing and destroying the individuality and uniqueness of a formee is a crime against humanity and divinity. The divine Formator came up with tailor-made methods befitting the vocation each one received. Moses was selected right from the womb of his mother for a unique task he was going to be entrusted with. He grew up as a haughty prince thanks to the environment he was provided. The divine gardener steps in to prune the wild growth of his favourite seedling. The taming of that wild horse sets before the human formators a spectacular example to be emulated. Like a potter God took utmost care in preparing the clay to produce his unique work of art. However, like Michael Angelo, the divine sculptor was not working on an inert block of marble to produce a lifelike Moses but a lively Moses for which the material, the environment had to collaborate. The story of Moses also point towards the witnessing role of the persons chosen to play leading roles in the society. Their obligations do not end with themselves; their failures have a social impact as well. Therefore, persons under formation to play key roles in the society should be aware of their representative value as well.