C6 Flashcards
what is agape
unconditional, selfless love that seeks the well-being of others without expecting anything in return, often associated with divine love or altruism (selfless concern for the well-being of others).
How does agape influence Christian behavior
because Jesus lived his life with agape, Christians should follow by him
examples of agape in the bible
-Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross
-Jesus washing his disciples feet
-the good Samaritan
what is the greatest commandment
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-39, NRSVA).
why is the greatest commandment the greatest
-it encompasses the essence of all other commandments & focuses on agape towards God & others
-Without love, the foundation of faith and moral behavior would lack meaning, making it central to a life of integrity and purpose.
examples of doing the greatest commandment
-sharing
-offering forgiveness
-showing compassion
-standing up for justice
-help others
what does loving your neighbor mean
Loving our neighbours calls us to act selflessly, prioritising their well-being alongside our own.
examples of things we can serve to meet others physical, spiritual & emotional needs
-time
-energy
-skills
-money
-resources
-encouragement
-attention
-compassion
why are Christians Stewards of the earth
-take care of the earth because it belongs to god
-Christians are inspired by Genesis to protect the environment, which includes actions like avoiding waste and using resources wisely.
verse to that tells Christians to take care of Earth
-“Earth belongs to God” - Psalm 24:1
-“The Lord God took the man & put him in the Garden of Eden to work it & take care of it” - Genesis 2:15
examples of ways Christians can take care of the planet
-use less energy
-recycle
-reuse materials
-join environmental campaignes
Explain how the belief that God created everything supports the concept of environmental stewardship.
The belief that God created the Earth supports stewardship by giving Christians a reason to see the Earth as sacred and worth protecting. While this is a strong motivation, some argue that caring for the entire planet is a daunting task.
benefits & disadvantages of Christian Stewardship for the planet
Good:
-protects the environment
-God said to do it
-inspires people to engage in environmental care together
-sense of responsibility to God
Bad:
-people have diff views on how it is done
-requires a lot of effort & long term commitment
-may not always be possible - lack or awareness/ resources
examples of organizations that serve others
-Tearfund
-Caritas
-Christian Aid
