Key points: 1. John Winthrop’s “A Model of a Christian Charity” is a model on Christianity and generosity of Christianity, and it explains the obligation of the Christians to be charitable. 2. He points out the Americans basis is to be charitable 3. As well he explains the strength of the bond within this community and that this bond is the bond of passion and love.
How Being a Christian Equips Me to Help Others through Counseling There are various reason how being a Christian can equip me to help others through counseling. God calls us all in to the ministry for and gives us special gifts, which all help us in counseling. By following the biblical values and morals that we learn and the education we gain from secular sources we are fully able to help those who come to us. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 9:9-11 says: Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
As a pastor and rabbi are good listeners, they also need to be skilled in empathy. Romans 12:15 states “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep (ESV)”. This is true of these leaders because they get to know the people and the community and are able to empathies and help them heal over time. In religion you have to be aware of your surroundings and the people that are in your congregation. A religious servant leader that is aware of what is going on in his congregation will be able to find and help those that are in trouble and need.
The Bible says that we are chosen by God and given a purpose. According to 1 Peter 2:9. It is important that we see ourselves the way God sees us and then live in obedience to Him. God knows who we really are. He loves us and created us for a purpose.
Children are our neighbors whom we are called to love. Christians enrich our welcoming of children to a life of faith by holding together these diverse perspectives on whom they are. Because they are gifts of God, for example, we will respect their dignity and bring joy, laughter, and a sense of obligation into teaching and forming them in home and congregation. Because they—like all the baptized—are sinners as well as saints and in need of instruction, we will emphasize the vital role of families in instilling the habits and practices of faithful living, and we will develop substantial congregational programs of faith formation. We will introduce them to good examples, mentors, and stories of faith and service and help them discern their callings.
They say it is conservative and when a community is cooperating such as practising worship together in church it creates a social harmony among everybody. Religion often promotes love and peace, these are positive attributes that would create a good society when practised. It works by religion helping people choose the right moral decisions. An example derived from Christianity would be when followers look into the accounts from the holy Bible where they can read passages from Jesus’ teachings and access guidance “ What would Jesus do?” Jesus did good things, so the people that follow him will create a social harmony. Religions such as Christianity offer social norms and rules with the “10 commandments” such rules as “do not steal” have become universal.
Volunteering in schools, neighborhoods, and the local festival help bring unity to the community. This gives its residents an opportunity to spend time together and be responsible for the livelihood of one another. This coming together of the residents with common goals helps the community thrive as a whole which benefits its future success. Investing monetarily is also a part of giving back to help the community. This helps to support those who are less fortunate and give to causes that need a solution or cure.
“Our faith has important things to say about the whole of human life” (Nash, 1992, 20). It would be wise and beneficial for every Christian to understand truly what they stand for and “…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…” (I Peter 3:15). Our Christian worldview gives us the confidence to share what we believe through word and
A team is any group of people who are working together cooperatively and interdependently to accomplish a common goal. Working as group might be hard sometimes but most of the time we learn from each other and build a relationship with each other. For me, working as a group for our “Public work project” helped me to become more comfortable with my group members and allowed me to go out and meet new people that we needed for this project. After I started doing this project with my group members we became like best friends. Doing this project as a group made our work exciting; we got new ideas from each other that were worthwhile and built a team relationship.
At Calvin, I hope to contribute by encouraging others to grow and learn in Christ by maintaining a fellowship that will praise Him in whatever we may do, whether it is preparing for the next exam, simply participating in an intramural game or even how we nourish our bodies. Philippians 2:1-2 reminds us of the importance of being united for Christ: “If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” My decision of wanting to attend a Christian school such as Calvin College came from the realization that many of the people I respect went to schools that are grounded in faith.