Getting an Eternal Perspective on Life part 2

In forming an Eternal Perspective on Life, there must be a reformation of the mind and how we think and see… this is often referred to as A Biblical Worldview.

Some people have a Material Worldview, where the universe is impersonal and a product of time & chance.  Some of the “isms” that embrace this view are… Secularism, Scientism, Naturalism, Atheism and Humanism to name a few.

Others move towards a Spiritual Worldview, where everything  is spiritual, but not personal like, Monism, Pantheism, Transcendentalism, New Age Movement.

Only Theism  distinguishes between the Creator & creation, and declares that ultimate reality is infinite, intelligent and personal Being.

Now it really comes down to 2 Competing Paradigms (a Paradigm is a way of seeing life, a model, that shapes our perspectives) A Temporal Paradigm or an Eternal paradigm.  The Scriptures are rich in these comparisons.

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:24-25
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:13-17

The Temporal Paridigm seeks pleasure, the recognition of people, the popularity wealth & status and power… these lead to emptiness, delusion and foolishness.

Looking to God and forming an Eternal Paradigm is knowing God, finding approval of God in Christ Jesus, becoming a servant, having the character of Christ formed that is seen in integrity and humility… this leads to fulfillment, reality and wisdom.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9

So the Question of the day is: Can We Trust God?