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Monday
Genesis 1 – 3
Human beings were given work to do (Genesis 2 v 15) before the fall — before sin
and before anything was wrong with the world. Work, therefore, is something we
were designed to do.
When we refer to a person’s “worldview” we’re speaking of how a person views
the world. Everyone has a basic view of how the world works, but few people have
a worldview that is internally consistent, carefully considered, or constantly
adhered to. Most people have pieced their worldview together from a variety of
experiences and sources.
All worldviews embody some truth and have roots in reality; otherwise, they would
not be believable or useful for their adherents. Because many of them also have
some overlap with Christianity, it is quite possible for Christians to be taken in by
them. We may subscribe to Christian beliefs, but in our workplaces or personal
lives operate out of a worldview of, for example, individualism or materialism.
As we seek to live, work and engage culture, we find ourselves confronted with
many ways of viewing the world, many systems of belief, and many faiths. If we
want to live and work in the world according to a Christian view of the world as
revealed in the Bible, it is helpful to learn to discern the alternate worldviews that
dominate our culture and our workplaces.
We will discuss these worldviews, and the concept of including God and our faith
in our work, over the next few days.
Challenge Point: Following today’s Bible reading, answer the questions below:
- In what ways does God indicate that he revels in his creation? How does that
make you feel about creation and about yourself?
- From the very beginning, according to God’s own activity, there is a rhythm – a
time to speak/work and a time to be silent/rest. Why and how should this apply to
your life?
- After the fall, with mankind turning its back on God and trying to be god, what
are the basic problems created? Can you see these problems playing out in your
own life and the life of others? Give examples.