School Ethos and Values

We Learn, We Love, We Belong

Psalm 51:10 says: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” 

This verse is a prayer of transformation and renewal, a deep yearning for internal change spiritually, emotionally, and morally. Now, connecting this to the phrase “We learn, we love, we belong”, here’s how they relate:

1. We Learn – “Renew a right spirit within me”
Learning involves openness and humility, just like the psalmist's plea for a renewed spirit. Psalm 51:10 is about becoming teachable, letting go of pride and guilt to grow in wisdom and spiritual understanding. It speaks to inner transformation—learning not just facts, but how to be a better, more whole person.

2. We Love – “Create in me a clean heart”
Love flows from a clean heart, free from selfishness, bitterness, or sin. The psalmist asks for a pure heart, which is essential for authentic love—toward God, others, and oneself. When we love rightly, it reflects the kind of heart God creates in us.

3. We Belong – Renewal leads to restored relationship
The entire Psalm is about returning to God, being restored to His presence—belonging again. When our heart is clean and our spirit is right, we reconnect with God and with community. Belonging isn't just about social connection; it's about spiritual homecoming. Psalm 51 is a journey back to that place of belonging.

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Summary:
Psalm 51:10 supports the idea that learning, loving, and belonging are not just actions but spiritual movements. They require inner renewal. The verse underlines that transformation of the heart and spirit is foundational to truly learning God's ways, loving purely, and belonging fully—to God and to each other.