“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (The Holy Bible John 13:34) Jesus teaches this commandment to his disciples. Jim Casy tries to live this way by preaching and showing others that God cares. In The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck shows Casy as a prime example of Christ-likeness during the Great Depression. Through his commitment to save mankind and by living a life that reflected Jesus Christ; he shows others how to live like him.
The father is all about his son, probably the best a father could be to protect his son. His stand- point on God is he wants his son to have something to believe in when he is gone. He tries to convince the child, and possibly himself that God is still an active cause to believe in, “My job is to take care of you. I was appointed to do that by God” (77). Here and there he will make small references for the kid even though his belief is cloudy.
We should be tenderhearted. Having true compassion for the needy, as modeled by Jesus, means we are aware of the need, we care about the people involved, and we are ready to act on their behalf. Having compassion on someone who is poverty stricken is living proof that God lives within our hearts. It also displays that we, as Christians understand when Jesus died for us, he did it so that we would become more like him. the bible teaches us to forgive others as we would want God to forgive us.
It is evident that Gimpel chooses believe what people tell him because he has faith in them just as he has faith in God. Gimpel’s frequent visits to the Rabbi is because he strives to seek wise council. Seeking wise council are not the actions of a fool. Gimpel’s character is one of simplicity, innocence, true forgiveness and compassion. These traits exhibited when he forgives Elka for her infidelities and realizes how much he cares for Elka and the baby: "A longing took over me, for her and for the child.
National School of Theology 2014 Christian Ethics Finale Karliss Kimbrough, Sr. Pastor September 24, 2014 My position on spanking •Give the biblical perspective 1. In Proverbs 3:11-12 the scripture says, “My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in." As parents this must be one of our motivation to discipline our children when needed shows them we love them unconditionally. It helps them handle what the trials and storms they will face as they mature in life. The bible's is very clear on parents disciplining, and God demands that parents be responsible and diligent in spanking, but strongly prohibits physical abuse of any kind.
Another theme that I saw as important in The Power of One was the importance of the teachers and mentors in Peekay’s life as he grew up. Peekay’s mother shows more devotion to her religion and faith than to her own son. When he is released from his first boarding school and moves to Barberton, he meets a man who he calls Doc. Doc becomes a father figure to Peekay. He teaches him a love for life, knowledge, music, and how to overcome his fears.
In Beowulf the quote “Shield had a son, child for his yard, sent by God to comfort the people”(Beowulf episode 3) they believed God sent them the son to relieve them of all their worries. Unlike Pagans who believe that spirits send them people other things, Christians believed that God did everything for a reason. “So Hrothgar decided he would build a mead-hall, the greatest the world had ever seen, or even imagined. There he would share out to young and old alike all that God gave him” (Beowulf part 2) Hrothgar was obviously a Christian because he thought God gave him all his finer things in life. He thought God was the reason all the good things were happening to him.
Jarvis transcends these petty emotions, choosing to embrace his son’s views of the natives. So, he shows kindness and forgiveness to Kumalo, a man trying his best to mend a broken family. Not only does he forgive Kumalo, Jarvis actively tries to help Ndothsheni, sending them milk, an irrigation expert, and rebuilding their church
Love is a spirit that is manifested from the heart of a man.Love draws others to Christ.as it calls all men. For God is the greatest example of Love. When he sent his only begotten son to the cross, yes he gave his only child to die on our behalf.When God renews his mercies each day, forgiving sins and looking beyond faults,and loving unconditionaly,God shows the attributes of love for he is love.unlike man who loves with conditions As believers must follow the example of love that God has given us when we received salvation. Love brings peace, joy and contentment of spirit. And can be learned through the word of God.
A leader must be obedient in order to grow and know God’s will. He shows evidence of his relationship, faith and love for God by doing God’s will. When a leader loves God, his actions show where his heart is. He then, understands God’s love for his people and the significance of God giving his only begotten son to suffer and die on the cross and he want to obey God– because of his love. God wants the leader to be obedient because he knows what is best for him.