by jimwalton » Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:43 pm
I don't know about the Singaporean perspective; I can only comment on Christianity itself.
Christianity teaches to work hard and be responsible at it. Hard work, not laziness, is the course to pursue. Do your fair share, and then some. Christianity teaches cooperation, creativity, honesty, and integrity. You put in an honest day's work, pay fair wages, and charge fair prices.
Academically, Christianity teaches the value of the mind and learning as much as possible. We pursue science, philosophy, a proper grasp of history, theology, law, ethics, expression in the arts, and all sources of knowledge.
But Ecclesiastes 3 teaches us balance. There is a time and place for everything under heaven. While the Bible does not teach moderation in all things, nor does it teach living a life of balance in the middle of the road, it does teach that everything has its place and we need to be respectful of the many demands and obligations of life.
I don't know if I answered your question (I hope I did). We can talk more if you want.
I don't know about the Singaporean perspective; I can only comment on Christianity itself.
Christianity teaches to work hard and be responsible at it. Hard work, not laziness, is the course to pursue. Do your fair share, and then some. Christianity teaches cooperation, creativity, honesty, and integrity. You put in an honest day's work, pay fair wages, and charge fair prices.
Academically, Christianity teaches the value of the mind and learning as much as possible. We pursue science, philosophy, a proper grasp of history, theology, law, ethics, expression in the arts, and all sources of knowledge.
But Ecclesiastes 3 teaches us balance. There is a time and place for everything under heaven. While the Bible does not teach moderation in all things, nor does it teach living a life of balance in the middle of the road, it does teach that everything has its place and we need to be respectful of the many demands and obligations of life.
I don't know if I answered your question (I hope I did). We can talk more if you want.