Question 2 - There are many still worldlviews that I hold on to from my college/early 20s, and some are subconscious. Its difficult to pinpoint exactly, but has to do with culture, and what those my age would call “normal” or OK to do. This includes having a consumer-based mentality with everything in life, and feeling entitled to many things. It can be very easy to get trapped into thinking that we deserve better things, that makes us take what is already in front of us, for granted - making us miss very special things. I always see this being the case for me. I need to be wary of the influences of entitlement and pursue to understand humility.
A: It most certainly plays a factor on how I conduct my life for sure, but I would say it should mean more than it is now. I think I am in a tough area, where the world does take advantage of me and my decisions. But there are also instances where I try to resist harmful decisions for the sake of living a proper life filled with God and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately it’s not as consistent as I would like it to be. I need to do a better job in resisting worldly coping methods and replace them with spiritual disciplines, despite the former is a lot more satisfying at the moment. I have…
We, as children of God, are commanded to be obedient. We represent Christ through our actions and how we uphold ourselves. We have many authorities in our lives which can include teachers, bosses, parents, etc. Through our interactions and submission to those who are appointed with authority, we are to obey because they rightfully hold the power to do so. I understand that this does not mean we throw away our conscience and morals to obey anything and everything. I still need to discern what is being asked and done. If their actions do not align with God, I am comforted that God's authority overrides theirs. I may not agree all the time with those I serve but…
Although I acknowledge the battle of taking up our cross daily to follow Christ, I find that it is in the little moments that skew me away from being consistent in my spiritual walk. As a student with responsibilities, there is a lot to balance on my plate. Because these things instill a sense of urgency, my hands become full as I tend to my duties, which leaves me with little to no room to intentionally spend time with the Lord. This also makes me more vulnerable to distractions and I see myself slowly drift away from the light. As Paul encourages believers to wake up and truly live in a righteous manner, it reminds me that I need to…
Growing up in this world has taught me to be transactional and to weigh the cost and benefits of relationships and interactions that arise in life. I have been told to always gain, have the upper hand, and to maximize profit. Yet, if there is anything I have learned in ministry and in seminary, it has been the exact opposite of this. I must not view people as numbers and assets, but as people and treat them as such. Ministry and church should not be influenced by business ethics, tactics, and strategy, but by Christ and love. The mainstream worldview is something I have been trying to break and reshape so that I can approach and view people…
Question 2 - There are many still worldlviews that I hold on to from my college/early 20s, and some are subconscious. Its difficult to pinpoint exactly, but has to do with culture, and what those my age would call “normal” or OK to do. This includes having a consumer-based mentality with everything in life, and feeling entitled to many things. It can be very easy to get trapped into thinking that we deserve better things, that makes us take what is already in front of us, for granted - making us miss very special things. I always see this being the case for me. I need to be wary of the influences of entitlement and pursue to understand humility.
Q3
A: It most certainly plays a factor on how I conduct my life for sure, but I would say it should mean more than it is now. I think I am in a tough area, where the world does take advantage of me and my decisions. But there are also instances where I try to resist harmful decisions for the sake of living a proper life filled with God and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately it’s not as consistent as I would like it to be. I need to do a better job in resisting worldly coping methods and replace them with spiritual disciplines, despite the former is a lot more satisfying at the moment. I have…
Question 1
We, as children of God, are commanded to be obedient. We represent Christ through our actions and how we uphold ourselves. We have many authorities in our lives which can include teachers, bosses, parents, etc. Through our interactions and submission to those who are appointed with authority, we are to obey because they rightfully hold the power to do so. I understand that this does not mean we throw away our conscience and morals to obey anything and everything. I still need to discern what is being asked and done. If their actions do not align with God, I am comforted that God's authority overrides theirs. I may not agree all the time with those I serve but…
Although I acknowledge the battle of taking up our cross daily to follow Christ, I find that it is in the little moments that skew me away from being consistent in my spiritual walk. As a student with responsibilities, there is a lot to balance on my plate. Because these things instill a sense of urgency, my hands become full as I tend to my duties, which leaves me with little to no room to intentionally spend time with the Lord. This also makes me more vulnerable to distractions and I see myself slowly drift away from the light. As Paul encourages believers to wake up and truly live in a righteous manner, it reminds me that I need to…
Question 2
Growing up in this world has taught me to be transactional and to weigh the cost and benefits of relationships and interactions that arise in life. I have been told to always gain, have the upper hand, and to maximize profit. Yet, if there is anything I have learned in ministry and in seminary, it has been the exact opposite of this. I must not view people as numbers and assets, but as people and treat them as such. Ministry and church should not be influenced by business ethics, tactics, and strategy, but by Christ and love. The mainstream worldview is something I have been trying to break and reshape so that I can approach and view people…