My main focus will target their kinship systems, beliefs and values, and their social organizations. “The Amish family is the foundation of the Amish way of life” (Inside the Amish Family). Its structure and traditions are like a page out of history that has remained throughout the Amish culture. In the Amish family structure, there’s a “blueprint” for everyday life. Just like the Holy Bible is our guide for daily living as Christians, the Ordnung guides the Amish “through all the details of their daily lifestyle” (Inside the Amish Family).
Just as God said He will meet us at our place of need, the Holy Spirit will guide us and mature us as we commit to spending time in and studying the Word, being mentored, and surrendering our lives to God. Becoming a disciple is a joint process between the person, the church, mentors and leaders, and the Holy Spirit. There is much to learn and adapt to in order to become a disciple of Jesus Christ. There is an expression that is used regarding raising children: “It takes a village.” This is also applicable in the making of a disciple. The local church is responsible for evangelizing within the community and reaching out to those who don’t know Christ.
It is important to understand the basic fundamentals of beliefs before one can begin to interpret those beliefs or judge other interpretations. Introduction: John Norton outlined the basic beliefs of his church in this Q and A style book. It was used as a guidebook for followers. It defines Godliness, when creation began and how man was created. It is similar to John Cotton’s Spiritual Milk.
My relationship with God continued to grow threw a Christian education from preschool to 8th grade. I became responsible for my own faith in Junior High and joined a small group through my home church Saddleback and also developed a close nit group of Christian friends were we all keep
These situations show again the importance of unity and helping one another to make it through troubles. Steinbeck’s many allusions to the Bible reflect his personal views about religion and allow him to reinforce his theme of migrant families coming together to form a community to work together. He alludes to Biblical characters through Jim Casy
Ethics, on the other hand, are how we actually do behave in the face of difficult situations that test our moral fiber” (para. 1). Specific personal values and ethical standards My values started in childhood as I learned from my parents, my older sister, and brother. As I got older I gained more values from going to school, church with neighbors, and friends. I grew up in a middle-class family where my father was factory worker and my mother worked for the school district as a custodial aide.
It was spread though missionary work. The church set up some of the first schools, hospitals, and hotels. Monks and nuns were people of the church that truly advance their society. They were able to educate the children and care for the sick. Negative: The church ran the religious life of all that followed.
This tie in with Paul’s letter writing and even his epistles because everything he did even in later life was to help raise others up in the church and to save souls for the Kingdom of God. Once again Paul’s home
Appreciate the Importance of Study People must be motivated before they will study a subject. Christians have all the reasons they could possibly need to study the Bible. Consider a few. As you do, note the emphasis on regular, frequent study. #1: Study so you can obey God and grow in His service.
God’s Word makes it very clear (Psalm 127:3) that children are a gift and blessing from Him. With each gift comes the responsibility of stewardship and our duty to be found faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2). This blessing is enhanced when parents use Scripture and the Holy Spirit’s guidance to provide strength, direction, and correction for their children (Proverbs 29:17). Most researchers believe that parent discipline practices are absolutely vital in the socialization and development of children. (Pinderhughes, Dodge, Bates, Pettit, and Zelli, 2000).