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Christ-centered biblical worldview
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Introduction
Every individual has a fundamental perspective on the world through various worldviews
through different life encounters. Therefore, a worldview is a well-represented framework of
ideas and convictions that provides a big picture, giving an authentic and amalgamated
perception regarding certain life aspects. In the Biblical concept, there has always been a
perception of life guided by the word of God. Also, the coming of Christ provided a vast
dimension to the Biblical worldview. For instance, Jesus teaching on the sermon of the mount
was not an ethical code but a different perspective on worldview. The perspective of worldview
impacts leadership styles and skills. The paper discusses the Christian-centered worldview,
components, and what makes the world a worldview biblical as presenting personal views and
how they impact my leadership.
Christ-centered
A Christ-centered worldview is centered on Christianity beliefs. Christ-centered
individuals believe that the Bible is true and hence becomes the foundation of their daily living.
The Biblical story of creation provides the initial interaction of humanity and creator, who is the
supreme God. Christ-centered worldview is what Christians use to answer life questions, both
basic and fundamental. Christian Theism which vary in streams and nuances always have Christ
at the center.
Components of worldview
An accomplished worldview entails five significant components: epistemology,
metaphysics, cosmology, teleology, and theology.
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First, Theology is the most important of theology which entails the individual's belief
systems about God. The component answers questions about God, Questions such Does God
exist? What is the nature of God? What is the correlation between God and Man? Assuming
that a believe in God, Arguably, one component of a Christian worldview is the existence of
humanity. God fashioned humans according to his image and made the rest of the creation
subject to the rest (Dockery & Wax, 2019), This is evidenced by how humans are unmistakably
different from the rest of the creation since they can have other interactions and relationships
with God. Being made with his likeness, it states that the nature of humanity mirrors God's traits,
even in their limitations. Some of the attributes entail creativity, love, logic, and reason.
Secondly, Epistemology is based on an individual's belief in knowledge and knowing.
Therefore, epistemology asks questions such as what your understanding of knowledge? In this
case, an individual might believe that knowledge is inborn or based on input information. What
is knowing? What is the foundation for knowledge? According to Dockery & Wax (2019), an
individual's belief in epistemology may differ based on particular experiences, reason,
perception, and revelation.
The metaphysics component is based on reality. Which entails questions such as what is
the eventual nature and reality? What is the ultimate check for truth? Naturalists believe in the
existence of God in nature and not in the heavenly domain (Dockery & Wax 2019). On the other
hand, some individuals believe in an eternal God who guides individual actions and deeds.
Cosmology is the individual's beliefs regarding the universe's origin, particularly that of
man. Thus, asking questions such as what is the source of the universe and the basis of life?
What is the head of man? Therefore, some individuals believe that the universe followed
physical laws to come into existence, while others believe in the universe's existence just by
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chance. On the other hand, some individuals believe that a designer created the world with a
purpose and plan.
Anthropology is composed of anthropology based on human culture and artifacts. Does
anthropology answer questions such as what is man? What is Man's place in the creation? Does
Man have free will? Is man good or evil? Being human provides freedom to think about human
value and significance (Dockery & Wax 2019). On the other hand, God's stewards believe that
God demonstrated his authority and punishment when Adam and Eve, his creation, disobeyed
him, punished and banished from his presence and the Garden of Eden. The sentence
characterized his sternness.
The axiology component is based on morality aspects of ethics on questions on what is
good and evil. It could be based on conscious judgment before making any judgments. Some
individuals may believe that value is comparative and personal.
what makes the world a worldview biblical
God has existed from the beginning, being heaven and earth's creator. The description of
God is fiddly as there is no explicit definition of his full description to define his personality.
Christians believe in God's divine existence as the world's creator and preserver. God created
humanity and gave them freedom to rule and subdue the world and its contents, which
demonstrates his love for humanity. Throughout the Bible, God is described severally as per his
attributes as all knowing, a provider, protector and all powerful Rousseau & Billingham (2018).
God is said to create everything with a balance and perfect harmony. It is through individual’s
experiences from the Bible and their testimonies that Christians believes in the existence of God.
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Arguably, one of the component of Christian worldview is the existence of humanity.
According to Billingham (2018), as per Christians overview, God fashioned humans according to
his image made the rest of the creation subject to the rest of the creation. This is evidence by the
way humans are unmistakably different from the rest of the creation since they can have a
different interactions and relationship with God. Being made with his likeness it states that the
nature of humanity mirrors God’s individual traits, even in their limitations. Sone of the
attributes entails creativity, love, logic and reason. The position of humans is to be God’s
coworkers in completion and preservation of his creation. This provides humanity with a greater
value and purpose.
How to test a worldview?
Coherence and consistency
The first tests are to determine the coherence and consistency of the worldview. Samples
(2007), asserts that first question is where the world offers accuracy based on its description. Not
every world has an accurate description of the world. Christianity is exceptional as it provides
reasonable justifications regarding the origin of man and also offers logical and well-established
historical events throughout the world and everything in it. However, other worldview fails to
provide a coherent explanation of world existence. For instance, Naturalism, a belief from many
atheists, explains a vague description of world existence that breaks down from a single cell and
fails to explain how the world's existence came about.
Another test of a worldview is where is its consistency. According to Rousseau &
Billingham (2018), asking if the worldview contains contradictory statements is essential. The
idea poses analytical challenges and violates the laws of contradiction. Christianity is unique
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inconsistency as it fails to pose any contradictions within the Bible, which is said to be inspired
by God. There are often challenges in most Biblical writing, but that requires effort in study to
arrive at consistency. Besides other worldviews, the Bible offers a comprehensive explanation of
the world's existence. For instance, the Bible provides consistency in creation up to the current
human living existence. The Bible also depicts the source, sin, and reasons for human suffering.
Christians maintain that God s exceptional to other creatures.
Livability
Its livability often tests the word view. Before reaching any conclusion, it is essential to
determine the practicability of the worldview. Rousseau & Billingham (2018) asserts that the
correspondence tests examine how well a worldwide view relate with reality. Further, it assesses
indication and capabilities to understand how worldview corresponds to worldview. Most
doctrines do not believe in the existence of the supernatural creature who created heaven and
earth. The practicability of this statement is that there must have been a source of existence.
Christian doctrine believes in the existence of the world existence. Everything is practical
through God's power.
Example of a Biblical leader of exhibits a Biblical worldview
Leaders with a biblical worldview have learned to think and have Christ-like behavior in
every area of their lives. According to Allison & Goethals (2020), Leaders must pay attention to
their values and worldviews and protect them against ideologies that can hurt the components.
Aspects such as ontology and epistemology can shape leaders' thoughts and guide the leadership
journey. For this, Christian leaders are expected to understand the organizational worldview of
their organizations. Therefore, such an individual lives his life according to Biblical standards
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without being too spiritual or secular aspects. A leader with a Biblical worldview is motivated by
ethics, with every behavior valued with integrity and morality and impacting others. For
instance, the leadership of Jesus Christ was characterized by humility, which spread to every
Christian follower.
Biblical worldview of leaders are stewards of God's resources. Therefore, their
leadership is influenced by protecting nature through ethical activities. They understand that God
holds them accountable for their skills, gifts, and talents (Allison & Goethals, 2020). as a result,
they are expected to use their abilities and skills to lead individuals in organizations. As a result,
leadership individuals are expected to offer the required to subordinates through their skills and
resources.
Examples of a leader who does not exhibit a biblical worldview
An example of a leader who does not exhibit a Biblical worldview believes in the three
lies of secularism. Therefore, they think that there is no tomorrow, truth and that human life has
limited value. These beliefs have motivated such leaders to believe in contingency law by feeling
that everything is valid, reasonable, and accurate (Onyalla,2018). Therefore, their opinions are
contrary to Biblical beliefs.
Another example of a leader that does not exhibit a Biblical view is an unethical leader.
According to Onyalla (2018), however, such decisions impact these leaders' policies and
leadership qualities. The leaders will replicate their beliefs through discrimination, radical
feminism, and harassment. Unethical leaders do not value integrity while running organizations
or departments. As a result, leaders use intimidation and harassment to lead their subordinates.
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Also, they are often involved in corrupt activities that could result in an organization's bad
reputation and eventual downfall.
How different worldviews affect leadership
Beliefs have consequences and hence affect leaders' perception of life and the overall
running of the organization. (Sharofiddinovna, 2022) asserts that three significant worldviews,
which entail biblical theism, secularism, and animalism, dictate different values, creating
guidelines for every leader in each category.
Biblical theism worldview leaders follow Biblical teaching throughout their leadership
positions. Therefore, leaders with a biblical theism worldview are servant leaders that
concentrate on biblical values and morality to cater to the needs of their followers. Their
worldview provides good communication skills to subordinates regarding the goals and
objectives of an entity (Allison & Goethals, 2020). The world worldview focuses on making
successful followers over personal interests by leading through trust and love. Just like Jesus, the
Service of God to humanity through miracles, healing the sick, and determined teaching made
him establish a relationship with humans; the leaders are expected to make the lives of their
subordinates better.
Theism perceives work in a larger context compared to Biblical theism. According to
(Stocking,2020), secularism is based on worldly principles without religious recourse. Secular
leadership comprehends work as a "means to an end," focusing on increased production and
consumerism. Animism leaders believe in innumerable spiritual beings that are concerned with a
concern to either helping or destroying human interests. Therefore, they think that spirit has
power over human affairs and that it leads.
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Leaders motivate their leaders through learning creativity and performance for the best
interest. On the flip side, leaders with animalistic behavior perceive work as evil and an act and
endure suffering (Sharofiddinovna, 2022). Therefore, such leaders do not value work principles
and are not good stewards of their talents and skills.
Similarities and contrasts
From the above discussion, Christian theism contrasts with either secularism or animism.
First, Christianity's theism is based on God as the creator. Thus, leaders follow Biblical
principles to lead their subordinates (Onyalla,2018). However, secularism and animism are
motivated by success and not human values. Leading the world without codes may result in
leaders being unethical and taking advantage of their followers.
In similarity, both secularism and animism imply that human life is detailed and their
suffering is not caused by human fault. Christian believe that even when sin entered the world,
through the fall of Adam, which introduced pain, suffering, and death to the world, God
continued to love humans. White & Kirkpatrick (2020) asserts that humans were automatically
flawed by nature due to sin. The fall of man to sin created a separation of God from man.
Humanity's second chance came about when God sent his begotten son to save the world from
sin and provide an opportunity for grace. Therefore, Christian leaders approach challenges
through problem-solving methods.
Secularism differs from Christian atheism; animism denies truth and views morals as a
general term. A man free from morals can decide right from wrong. Therefore, if leaders decide
to make organizational rules based on what they believe is correct, then there could be aspects of
immorality and unethical behavior through their leadership.
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My worldview and how it impacts my leadership.
My worldview is Christian Atheism, where God displays his power and authority through
and through word of mouth; he made everything. The creation of the world is supernatural in the
way God intended (Sadowski, 2020). In the second creation account, God created humanity and
gave them the freedom to rule and subdue the earth and its contents, demonstrating his love for
humanity.
Throughout the Bible, God is described severally through his attributes as all-knowing, a
provider, protector, and all-powerful. God is said to create everything with balance and perfect
harmony (White & Kirkpatrick, 2020). Through individuals' experiences from the Bible and their
testimonies, Christians believe in God's existence.
Therefore, my worldview influences my leadership goals and objectives. A Christcentered biblical worldview supports leaders with a purpose filled life. The God-centered
Christian believes God as the authority; hence they think that God motivates leaders, directs
them, and pulls them to the right path (Brandt, & Crawford, 2020). When leaders use Biblical
help, they discover their purpose in life and spend their skills, gifts, and talents to finish their
purpose in organizations. Therefore, I would apply my worldview to communicate
organizational and personal goals effectively.
Moreover, I believe a good leader is a steward of humanity. According to Sadowski
(2020), Jesus was sent to establish an earthly kingdom, to depict God's love for humanity.
Although a divine God, Jesus displayed a constant humility to accomplish his father's will.
Similarly, I am responsible for providing a great working environment, such as following ethical
codes that govern the country and international organizations.
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Further, good stewards ensure good use of personal and company resources by providing
no waste of products and that services run smoothly for a successful living (Stocking, 2020).
Also, my worldview impacts my personal goals differently. In essence, I believe good leadership
entails connecting with the highest deity in all walks of life. I think that humans are not selfsufficient and that we depend on God for survival since he is the maker and protector of the
universe.
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