One of the most beautiful and powerful presentations of the Congress. Thank you to the Korean Church for blessing us with this presentation. It has made mame start thinking about the 12 Stones of the South Africa. church
So very much blessed with the Tŵelve Stones of the Korean Church. Thank you Lausanne to be part of this. Thank you Korean Church. Thank you Triune God!
Thanls God you are sharing the messages! I followed by youtube all from Brazil and was so touched, my eyes were opened in many areas... God bless you and be walking as One!
The concept of faith and work within the Christian tradition dates back to the early Church and has been shaped over centuries of theological reflection. The idea that faith and work are interconnected is rooted in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to live out their faith in every area of life, including their work. The theological reflection on this relationship is ancient and has evolved through several key documents and Church teachings. Early Church and New Testament Foundations The early Church saw no separation between faith and daily work. In Colossians 3:23, Paul exhorts believers: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." This was a fundamental teaching that work was part of Christian discipleship. Likewise, in 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul says, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." The early Church understood work as an extension of one’s faith, offering it up as service to God. Church Fathers and Monastic Movements Theologians like St. Augustine (354-430 AD) and St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274 AD) reflected deeply on the role of work in a Christian’s life. Augustine saw work as a necessary part of life due to the fall of humanity but also as a means of serving God. Aquinas, influenced by Aristotle, believed that work was a way to use one's abilities for the common good and to glorify God. The Benedictine Rule (6th century) by St. Benedict placed great emphasis on the balance between prayer and labor (ora et labora), affirming that manual labor was not inferior to spiritual work but a crucial part of monastic life and Christian service. Protestant Reformation and the Doctrine of Vocation During the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther (1483-1546) and John Calvin (1509-1564) developed what is now called the doctrine of vocation, which emphasizes that all forms of legitimate work (not just religious vocations) are callings from God. Luther taught that even the most mundane tasks, when done in faith, are holy and serve God's purposes. Calvin also viewed work as a means through which people could honor God and contribute to the common good, which later influenced the rise of the Protestant Work Ethic, famously studied by Max Weber. This concept has been significant in shaping the integration of faith and work throughout Church history. Theological Reflections and Documents 1. Vatican II (1962-1965): In the 20th century, Vatican II produced several important documents reflecting on the dignity of human labor, notably in Gaudium et Spes ("Joy and Hope"), which addresses the role of Christians in the modern world. The document emphasizes the sanctity of work and calls Christians to be witnesses to their faith in their professions. 2. Pope John Paul II’s Encyclical "Laborem Exercens" (1981): This encyclical specifically focuses on the dignity of human labor and how work is an essential aspect of human life that can be sanctified. It teaches that through work, people participate in God's ongoing creation. 3. Protestant Perspectives: In the 20th century, there has been a resurgence of interest in integrating faith and work among Protestant circles. Movements such as the Faith at Work movement and theological works like Lester DeKoster’s "Work: The Meaning of Your Life" (1982) emphasize that Christians should view their work as a way to serve God, not just in religious activities but in everyday professional life. Modern Developments Today, many theological reflections focus on the role of work in a post-industrial society. The Theology of Work Project (2011) is a major initiative that has produced extensive resources to help Christians integrate their faith with their work. This project seeks to bring biblical wisdom into workplaces across the world
Dear brother David for leting mr know the purpose of Lausanne and coming goal till 2050. Thank you for allowing me to participatr and be blrssed and carry it to the next generation to continue the wotk of book of Acts by the guidence of the Holy Spirit .Rev.Dr.Sukrit Roy
Hallelujah, the Holy Spirit has come! Thank you Uncle Femi, for the reminder that we cannot replace prayers with strategies. And we cannot replace dependent on the Holy Spirit with modern management techniques or availability of resources.
This conflict between Israel and Palestine is quite complicated for outsiders since there are many parties involved in the war. It can be devastating to see that it's hard to reconcile between both people since they have their own ego. I hope Musalaha can be blessing for both Israeli and Palestinian to reconcile both parties so that this war can be ended. 🇵🇸☮️🇮🇱
In looking up songs for a Nehemiah study, I came upon this song. Interestingly enough I met up with a friend attending the conference and heard first-hand of the work being done. Thank you for this gift of a song!
