Value System

Our identity consists of with whom and what we associate, as well as what and in whom we believe.  Our beliefs drive our value system, which determines our actions and responses to our circumstances.  The book of James talks about the relationship between faith and works.  We are saved by grace through our faith and not by works (Eph 2:8). However, James tells us that faith without works is dead.  In other words, if you have faith, you will have works.  Your works are an outward manifestation of your faith. Therefore, as Christians, or as Paul would say, Saints, we must walk daily by faith.  Our value system must be based on the right beliefs.

Worldview

Our worldview is how we view the world, which is influenced greatly by our beliefs or value system.  According to the American Scientific Affiliation:

  “A worldview is a view of the world, used for living in the world.  A world view is a mental model of reality — a comprehensive framework of ideas & attitudes about the world, ourselves, and life,  a system of beliefs,  a system of personally customized theories about the world and how it works.”

Our value system and worldview are all intertwined.  Together they influence our responses to circumstances and our interpretation of situations, scriptures and world events.  Therefore, to be effective, Christians must have what is referred to as a Biblical Worldview.

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