There May be Exceptions to Truthtelling in the Workplace
Is truthtelling always expected at the workplace? This article looks at telling the truth in relation to exaggeration, white lies, and bluffing.
Is truthtelling always expected at the workplace? This article looks at telling the truth in relation to exaggeration, white lies, and bluffing.
Should Christians always tell the truth? Truthtelling is not only based on God's character, but is important for the flourishing of society. The article explains that there are three other reasons why telling the truth important: authentic communication, trust and cooperation, and human dignity.
Should Christians always tell the truth at the workplace? This article explains the biblical view on telling the truth. It shows that truth is required because of God's character, but also that there are exceptions to truthtelling.
True Sabbath rest can only be found in Christ. How can Christians experience such a rest? This article explains how to deal with three hindirances to resting in Christ.
To obey God's commandment about resting on the Sabbath is a matter of a change of heart. For it is only in Christ that true rest is restored. This article explains the implication of this for keeping the weekly Sabbath.
The impact of the fall on the pattern of rest established by God is not limited to physical rest. The fall also impacted spiritual rest. This article explains how God's commanded is directed to restoring both these aspects of rest.
For Christians, there is more to rest than only gaining energy for production. The pattern of work and rest was established by God in Genesis 1-2, so that we could enjoy communion with God.
What can we expect from God in regard to provision and our daily work? We can expect his guidance, provision, and blessing on our work.
Developing right attitudes to provisions and wealth and making changes in our personal lifestyles are a starting point for redeeming the economic sphere of life. This article shows that the responsibility lies with the wealthy to help the poor through giving, investment, and spending.
Cultivating right attitudes to provision and wealth will lead to right lifestyles. This article encourages three lifestyle changes in this area: have a community mindset, personally engage with those who struggle financially, and pursue a rhythm of work and rest.
This article discusses three attitudes Christians are required to develop towards wealth and provision: trusteeship, gratitude, and contentment.
The fall disrupted God's original plan for man to draw provision from the land. Some people are unable to obtain basic provision, others find that having provision and being wealthy cause harm, and that legitimate wealth can also be harmful.
Genesis 1-2 makes it clear that it was the plan of God for man to develop God's creation. This article explains that this developing would enable man to enjoy God's creation.
This article looks at the role of financial professionals, borrowers, and lenders, and explains that God’s redeeming grace, operating through labourers in financial institutions, can open up the possibility of finance to honour God, foster good stewardship, and show justice and love to people.
The fall into sin has affected God's purpose with finances. This article considers this impact by looking at financial markets and how the fall has affected the practice of borrowing and lending.
Financial institutions can be means to enable humans to obey God’s stewardship mandate and to show God’s justice and love. This article discusses four financial institutions and shows how they can be used to fulfil this mandate.
The foundations of financial resources, financial management, and financial markets are all created by God. This article discusses eight foundations that God created for finance.
Finances have a role in God’s purposes for humanity. God has three primary purposes with finances: a help to reveal his glory, a help to be good stewards, and a means for justice and love.
How does human work connect to God's work? The article answers this question by looking at the cultural mandate, the great commission, and the great commandment.
What is Christian ethics? To understand the nature of Christian ethics one must see the discipline in light of the three approaches to ethics: the command, consequences, and character approaches. This article discusses their value in decision making and solving major moral dilemmas.
What is Christian ethics? To understand the nature of Christian ethics one must see the discipline in light of the three approaches to ethics: the command, consequences, and character approaches. This article deals with the character approach.
What is Christian ethics? To understand the nature of Christian ethics one must see the discipline in light of the three approaches to ethics: the command, consequences, and character approaches. This article deals with the consequences approach.
What is Christian ethics? To understand the nature of Christian ethics one must see the discipline in light of the three approaches to ethics: the command, consequences, and character approaches. This article deals with the command approach to ethics.
What should be the Christian approach to market competition and participation in the market economy? This article explains that to live in the reality of competition and yet avoid hurting others, it is best to embrace competition as cooperation. It explains that how this can benefit society, customers and consumers.
What should be the Christian approach to market competition and participation in the market economy? This article looks at three ways in which competition can hurt people and how God has put measures to guard against hurting others through competition.
What should be the Christian approach to market competition and participation in the market economy? This article looks at the nature of competition as well as its place in the Bible.
Does God guide people to particular types of work? He does, by way of Bible study, prayer, Christian community and individual reflection. How do you discern the guidance of God toward a particular kind of work? This article offers three major considerations for discerning God’s vocational guidance: the needs of the world, your own skills and gifts, and your truest desires.
The Christian sense of vocation starts with the call to follow Christ. Added to this are the biblical callings to work and glorify Christ in all of life. These are foundational to the Christian view of work.
Your work matters to God. If this is the case, how should you approach your work? This article offers ten key points about work in the Bible. These must shape your view of work.