Christian Worldview Research Paper

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How can business participate in God’s redemptive plan? Many of the struggles faced in the business world by Christians is filtered though the question of, “how can God’s redemptive plan be incorporated at my level of influence, when I am not a part of the decisions being made within my company”. Adopting a worldview is key as Keller put it, “at a day-to-day level, our worldview will shape our individual interactions and decisions” (Keller 158). Whether your worldview is biblical or not, it is holistic. As a Christian your work is neither for self nor for man but rather it is for the Lord (Keller 221). An employer or employee, who is a believer, seeks to please God in the work that they perform because everything that they ever needed was …show more content…

It is not about chasing after positions that will pay the most because ultimately, you are left unfulfilled as a result of pursuing things that are outside the scope of God’s intentions. Instead of it being God and business the tag line should be business in God. This manner of thought would then make it easier to understand Christians in business rather than a businessman who is a …show more content…

We will ultimately make all decisions according to our faith” (Chewning 6,7). Hebrews 5:7 KJV says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” In a world whose greatest influences are greed and selfishness, the Christian in business must remain strong in their walk of faith. The only way to do so is through strong convictions and by following the leading of God. In contrast to a businessman who happens to be a Christian, a Christian in business can follow God’s calling to go into business and ultimately do business according to the heart of God. “Business is God’s rightful domain. He claims the supreme place of authority over every aspect of life, including business” (Peel). When this has been comprehended from the lowest position to the highest position, in an organization, the Christian in business can flow congruently with Gods

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