He intended for us to live by these principles so that we might relate to Him. These principles do not change and must be applied to every new generation. Christian education struggles to teach these principles accurately because they are crucial to every generation. There are differences in pupil intellect and emotions. This viewpoint is part of the changing, the novelty concept of reality.
Universals are only concepts while individual particulars are percepts.
Many regard individuality rather than universality, diversity and variety rather than unity, as more generic traits of reality. The indigenous experience of the child rather than the universality of reason becomes the measure of educational practice. There is an elective curriculum rather than a prescribed one. Individuals are important. Their thoughts are important.