“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” (Phil 2:3-4, New International Version). There are two main characteristics within an Individualism Worldview. The first imperfection is called Utilitarian Individualism and the second is Bellah. Steve Wilkens and Mark Sanford stated “Utilitarian has been a dominant force in America since its founding and has often fueled the quest for the ‘American Dream.’” Which means a person that relates with the utilitarian view acts in ways to protect their own self interests. This individual gains success by following rules and guidelines. Someone with a Bellah or expressive mind frame
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As Christians we are supposed strive to be like Jesus. This worldview believes Jesus died on the cross to save themselves instead of saving the world. The people with this worldview believes worth is based upon self-satisfying accomplishments. Within an individualism worldview the individual himself is the main concern of their life. God says “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Gal 5:14, New International Version). The word says we are to place other before ourselves. This worldview does not work in that manner.
Therefore, Individualism is considered a selfish mind set. Individualism is played out every day around us. The best example I have is traffic. Just yesterday I seen a woman speed through the stop sign in a school zone. So she would not have to wait for the oncoming cars. Individualism does play a role within my life. I have noticed that sometime I only concern myself with people that I know. I make sure my children are fine and do not care about anyone else. I also noticed once a person gets on my bad side. I can become rude and annoyed with that person
As Christians we are supposed strive to be like Jesus. This worldview believes Jesus died on the cross to save themselves instead of saving the world. The people with this worldview believes worth is based upon self-satisfying accomplishments. Within an individualism worldview the individual himself is the main concern of their life. God says “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Gal 5:14, New International Version). The word says we are to place other before ourselves. This worldview does not work in that manner.
Therefore, Individualism is considered a selfish mind set. Individualism is played out every day around us. The best example I have is traffic. Just yesterday I seen a woman speed through the stop sign in a school zone. So she would not have to wait for the oncoming cars. Individualism does play a role within my life. I have noticed that sometime I only concern myself with people that I know. I make sure my children are fine and do not care about anyone else. I also noticed once a person gets on my bad side. I can become rude and annoyed with that person