One of the parts that make up a worldview is the notion of identity, or rather, answering the question of “who am I in relation to my world?” The Biblical account of creation states that “God created man in His own image.” (Genesis 1:27 HCSB) Christians, therefore, identify as being created by God in his own image. This belief is a part of the doctrine, or set of beliefs beld by a group of people, of Christianity. According to Everyday Theology, some principles of this truth that are explained in the Bible are that humans have dominion over and stewardship of the earth and have the capacity for relationships, both with other humans and with God. (Etzel & Gutierrez, 2016) Within my current profession and field of stutdy, human resources management,
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(Etzel & Gutierrez, 2016) In large societies such as America, this is further reflected in the people's erection of a system of government. Just as God spoke his commands for Israel to Moses, governments in America write laws to protect the rights of each individual citizen. The Bible is clear that Christians should obey local laws: “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1) This biblical principle is present in my work in human resources, since America and its individual states have laws in place governing certain aspects of the employee-employer relationship. The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and anti-discrimination laws are examples of such laws on which I train managers in our company. As a Christian, I see this as part of the way I can be a faithful steward of God’s creation. Unfortunately, some people see employment laws as a hindrance to the business, but the Christian worldview allows me to see the benefits instead. Employment laws that protect employees rights can foster a more productive work environment, as people work harder when they feel they are treated fairly and
(Etzel & Gutierrez, 2016) In large societies such as America, this is further reflected in the people's erection of a system of government. Just as God spoke his commands for Israel to Moses, governments in America write laws to protect the rights of each individual citizen. The Bible is clear that Christians should obey local laws: “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1) This biblical principle is present in my work in human resources, since America and its individual states have laws in place governing certain aspects of the employee-employer relationship. The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and anti-discrimination laws are examples of such laws on which I train managers in our company. As a Christian, I see this as part of the way I can be a faithful steward of God’s creation. Unfortunately, some people see employment laws as a hindrance to the business, but the Christian worldview allows me to see the benefits instead. Employment laws that protect employees rights can foster a more productive work environment, as people work harder when they feel they are treated fairly and