The Power of training

What kinds of Israelites did the king order Ashpenaz to bring to Babylon?
Ashepenaz took the "pick of the litter" when they hauled the Israelites and dragged them into Babylon.
He chose the royal family and the nobility.
He wanted their young men, handsome and smart.
And he wanted to mold their minds and shape who they were to become by filling their heads with garble gook.
They Israelites were just kids!
They were indoctrinated in Babylonian "language and literature". Everything from history, religious beliefs and all manner of cultural propaganda.
Beth was right when she said "whether or not we are conscious of it, you and I are daily being indoctrinated and "trained" by our culture.
The high premiums our culture places upon age, appearance, and intelligence are obvious.
Which is exactly opposite to what God wants us to set our premiums on.
Isn't it comforting to know that we are useful even when we are old, wrinkled and slow!

"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; Rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4: 7-8
Thankfully not one moment we spend in Bible study will ever be wasted!
That this study time is training myself in godliness.
Tutor me Father and teach me to win!!