Transcendent value is a value placed on person, place, entity or thing that is above in value than any other person,

place, entity or thing. It is the most valuable.

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That which if of transcendent value can be known from the statement made by Jesus when he was here on earth. This statement is found in the Bible at Matthew 16:26 - "For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" You may decide that something is of transcendent value to you or may be the most valuable in the entire world. You may name it. When you name it you may even possess it. In other words you now have what to you is the most important thing in the world. But here is the problem: Most, if not all things on this Planet Earth, are transitory. That which you value above all other things will one day be out your possession. Money, fame, position, friendship, property, happiness, health, religion, power, knowledge, you can put anything else there; even the last of them all - life, your life, will leave you one day. This is where Jesus wanted to take all human beings in their consideration of transcendent value. Even if one has the entire world, the time will come when that person will leave this world, this Planet Earth. So it is important to view value in the light of the after life. What will happen when that which we see as most valuable now, leaves us or we leave it, as surely we all will? The Bible teaches and Jesus confirms, that after death or the end of life and everything that comes with it, there can be one of two destinations: eternal damnation or eternal life (John 5:28,29). Jesus focused on eternal life. He wanted all humankind to realize that after life and the possession of all good things in life, one can continue on to eternal life with Him. He declared himself as the only source of eternal life (John 5:24). On the other hand, all who do not receive eternal life will experience eternal damnation. The truth is that eternal life is more important/valuable than eternal damnation. Therefore, the real answer to the question: What is Transcendent Value? Is: the value that is above all values in this life, that will continue on into life eternal through Jesus Christ. This is termed as not losing ones soul. To lose the soul is to enter into eternal damnation after life on this planet is ended by death. The saving of the soul is the entering into life eternal after life on this planet is ended by death. So in Jesus' words, there is no value in accepting the highest value in the entire world and at the end lose the soul. So, how can one be certain of having that which is of transcendent value? Only by accepting Jesus as saviour, by faith. He will give eternal life now and in the future. Check the book entitled - "Of Transcendent Value" by Dr. Leslie V. McMillan Read more:

"Caught and not taught" usually means you learn values or behaviors from the people and organizations that practice them, rather than by being told. In that sense, yes, you learn them "by yourself," not by being told what to do. Instead, you "catch" such values by seeing them lived in a powerful, attractive way. So if, for example, you were told by someone, "You ought to live a certain way" (but you saw them not being a very good example of their teaching), chances are you won't "catch" or consistently practice that value. On the other hand, if you see someone consistently living out what they believe with power and great dignity--sometimes even in the face of difficulty--those are values that can be caught. Most of us *want* lives of significance. We admire others in whom we see strength, service to unselfish goals, transcendence over circumstances, and consistent integrity. If their example, if their modeling of those values, is powerful enough, their values can be caught. Sadly, values that are less helpful to us personally and to society, can be "caught," too. What kind will people "catch" from you?

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Values can never be taught to a person. Only in personal experiences can values be caught. In my opinion, about half of one's values are taught to them, and the other half one's values are adopted through seeing others' values and imitating them. Children are very good at imitations.
Can Values be both caught and taught? by: Tammy Luce EDU 6526: Instructional Strategies February 12, 2010 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6 ) These ancient biblical words express the importance of raising children. What children become as adults often mirrors the life theyve lived and the values of important people whove shaped them. Virtue and strong values are the most essential things we can teach our children. Honesty, empathy, kindness, truth, and hard work are cornerstones of our society. It matters how we treat each other. It matters if we are ethical and honest. It matters if we are consensus builders who are able to work with many different types of people. In short, it matters if we are good citizens.

Respecting values Model the values you want children to learn. Remember, they learn more from your "walk" than your "talk." * Respect for authority. Speak positively about teachers, principals and parents in front of children. If you have a problem with someone in one of these positions, speak with that person privately. * Respect for school rules. Both children and adults should follow school rules. If you question a policy, speak to the principal or teacher instead of ranting about it in front of the children. * Respect for others. When a problem occurs in a relationship, discuss with students how they would want to be treated and how to solve the problem. * Respect for responsibility. When an assignment is made, whether schoolwork or a chore at home, adults must make certain the child knows how you expect the work to be done. Then an adult needs to check the completed work.

Caught and taught

The classroom's the place for values education
Students must learn to think through consequences and assume responsibility. The tendency is to blame others. Teachers help students evaluate the results of behavior and discuss what to do or say differently in the future. Values are caught when we observe our peers and role models. But values also need to be taught. Values are better caught if what is taught is modeled. This is true for parents and teachers.