4 The Weridview of the Kingdom of God Te means developing a biblical worldview, and this is a rewarding, enriching journey for a disciple of Christ. PERSONAL APPLICATION What's Your View? Use these questions to apply the lesson’s principles as you continue ‘your journey of developing a biblical worldview and loving God of your mind. 1. Think of a time when someone challenged elements of your world- view with a different worldview. Perhaps it was a friend or family mem- ber who is not a Christian or someone from a different country or cultural background. How did you respond? How did this help you become more aware of your own worldview? 2, Isthere one or more of the big questions of life that you wrestle with? How does your worldview inform your answers to these questions? 3, Think of a person who holds a worldview different from your own. How would he or she answer the big questions of life? 4, Consider the impact made on your life by family members, teachers, pets, authority figures, the media (books, television, movies, music, ‘magazines), cultural events and celebrations, and religious traditions. eee ee ee ee oe oo EE What is a Workhiow? ‘What have been some of the biggest influences in your life towa shaping your worldview? Describe how this influence occurred. 5. Take a moment and reflect on the “fruit” that your worldview produced in your life. What are some of the “good trace these good fruits back to foundational worldview ass If so, what are they? 6. What about the “bad fruits” in your life? List them, and describe t worldview assumptions that influenced them. 7. With God's help, how can you minimize future bad fruits? A PRACTICAL RESPONSE What Is Your Country's View? ‘What generally accepted assumptions and values shape your count: ) Create a chart like the one below, adding other relevant ca gories if you wish. Describe how you think most people in your coun view each issue or topic. If people in your country hold diverse opini lise the major ones. If you'd rather, you can express your country’s vic with descriptive photos or drawings rather than words.