King of Kings Lutheran Church

The Error of Christian Dualism

Christians have a misdirected way of dividing their activities and thinking into "God's stuff" and "ordinary stuff." A biblical worldview results in an undivided life that honors God in everything. We should not rationalize that God is only interested in half of our lives and pursuits. God is interested in every detail of our being.
~~"A biblical worldview accepts no such dualism. From the beginning, God's mandate to His creatures was for farming and family--tasks that are both 'ordinary' and very much of interest to God."~~
    A holistic Christian worldview translates into a difference in the way we live and work. Christians are called to be absolutely faithful in ordinary and extraordinary situations. Whether we work in a medical lab or perform intricate surgery, operate a factory forklift or act as a chief executive officer, sell merchandise or direct marketing, God is interested in the way we do what we do--all of our living.
    Living holistically as a Christian "most of the time...means an often imperceptible shift in...values." God is in the momentous, but He is also in the mundane. He cares about our spiritual lives and our physical lives, together. We can serve God by doing the little things faithfully. We can fulfill the Great Commission (Mt. 28:16-20), and we can honor God in daily living (Eph. 4:1-3).

--"An Ibuprofen Parable: The Tragedy of Christian Dualism" by Rob and Crystal Barrett. Breakpoint Worldview, Apr 2004. Pages 22-26.

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As Christians, we believe that all good things come from God. In response to His grace and motivated by a love for the lost, we return a portion of these gifts to further His ministry. On January 4th 2004, you will have an opportunity to present your pledge in a sealed envelope during the Epiphany worship service. Epiphany is day that we remember the wise men paying homage to the infant Christ with a portion of their gifts. In this service, you will have an opportunity to do the same. Your envelopes will remain sealed and will be returned to you in June 2004. This will give you an opportunity to evaluate your progress and reflect on your pledge. Click on the link below to download a PDF version of the Epiphany Pledge.

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Epiphany Pledge - 2004

As Christians, we believe that all good things come from God. In response to His grace and motivated by a love for the lost, we return a portion of these gifts to further His ministry. On January 4th 2004, you will have an opportunity to present your pledge in a sealed envelope during the Epiphany worship service. Epiphany is day that we remember the wise men paying homage to the infant Christ with a portion of their gifts. In this service, you will have an opportunity to do the same. Your envelopes will remain sealed and will be returned to you in June 2004. This will give you an opportunity to evaluate your progress and reflect on your pledge. Copies of the Epiphany Pledge are available at the Church Office.