Paul's Approach to Non-Christian Moral Values in Philippians 4:8-9
John Joseph
Paul's Approach to Non-Christian Moral Values in Philippians 4:8-9 - Kottayam; Bible Bhashyam Trust, Dec.2020 - Pages 174-202
Christians can accept and acknowledge the best of virtues from culture and non-Christian religions provided these values conform to the gospel of Jesus Christ in practice. Apostle Paul Approaches the Graeco-Roman ethical and moral virtues in Phil 4:8-9. 'selectively' and 'integrates' them in to his thought world that incorporates the message and life of Jesus Christ. He employs these as part of his ethical instructions to the Christians at philippi, seeking to reform their conduct. Paull's approach guides us to accept acknowledge and adopt those good values from our surrounding cultures to shape our conduct, facilitating an increased interaction and acceptance with the context
Philippians
Paul's Approach to Non-Christian Moral Values in Philippians 4:8-9 - Kottayam; Bible Bhashyam Trust, Dec.2020 - Pages 174-202
Christians can accept and acknowledge the best of virtues from culture and non-Christian religions provided these values conform to the gospel of Jesus Christ in practice. Apostle Paul Approaches the Graeco-Roman ethical and moral virtues in Phil 4:8-9. 'selectively' and 'integrates' them in to his thought world that incorporates the message and life of Jesus Christ. He employs these as part of his ethical instructions to the Christians at philippi, seeking to reform their conduct. Paull's approach guides us to accept acknowledge and adopt those good values from our surrounding cultures to shape our conduct, facilitating an increased interaction and acceptance with the context
Philippians