Definition Essay On Worldview

What does that mean? A worldview is a theory of the world, used for living in the world. Worldview is from the heart. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 1) Worldview is experienced. What are humans? Why we are here, and what is our purpose in life? My answer would be to do well and have good morals. Help others and make a difference for someone. What are your goals for life? Life goals are to accomplish what I envision I am to do. When you make decisions about using time, I have to ask myself what are my values and priorities? Follow God, cherish family, and help friends and work for the good. To me my definition is how do you relate reality to your existence? We know right from wrong and how do I know this? Basically, from birth to now,

I have been influenced by others, television, and religion thoughts. How does this relate to God’s story? Does God exist? Is there a purpose and meaning in our life? What happens after death? What are hidden worldviews? They are life-shaping values and ideas are not supported through structured religions or philosophies but promoted by cultural habits, lifestyles and the organized structures of society.

Culture has a huge impact on our views. Some people accept others worldviews. I believe they can change with time and what we endure. I believe that we can strongly have a view and then in moments it can change depending on the story we hear and or see. The major tool of construction is through scripture. According to the book “Hidden Worldviews” the tools are: Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 11) I believe that we must choose carefully who is influencing our worldview decisions. It is vital to consider the motivation and sources: news sources, role models, scientific and religious organizations, employers, schools and etc. Following God’s story is very challenging and we all make mistakes regarding choices we make and thoughts we feel. The authors of this book “Hidden Worldviews” believe it is the entire person, evolving in a story like scenario involving life experiences and other story-like features.(Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 1) Educating ourselves with the Bible is a way I think we can help our worldview. As a hospice nurse, I have seen in 20 years that everyone wants to have a purpose. The want a legacy and wish they would have focused more on time verses they were

short on time. Time becomes almost the enemy related to short amount of time left. I see life review with many of my patients. I also see worldview changes rapidly. What once was important and what is now important can be drastically different when one has limited time. I think the biggest question most all ask themselves is what gives my life meaning? I honestly cannot tell you the answers. Sickness would have another meaning for me. Loss of loved ones would make anyone question in general the “meaning” of life. Wealth, would this make what is important different? Or would this help you know wonder as much. On the other hand, poverty, would this not help put life into perspective. I think one of the biggest factors would be intelligence. Science verses what is acceptable. Is it logical? I think that is how we get so many worldviews, simply based on one’s perception. Can we justify why this is the choice we have made? No wonder so many thoughts vary on what we think. I think there are too many influences and too many opinions. Really the question should be isn’t the obvious choice to follow Gods instructions. My thoughts are to follow the truth. Integrity is the quality of being honest and following good moral values. Follow what is known to be, not what is thought could be. Following the truth is righteous. Kindness and treated others with compassion. If we made a mistake the easiest solution is to either correct it and if not able never repeat it. Your worldview is honestly what one thinks is possible. The bible says “with God all things are possible.” Matthew: (English Standard Version) Worldview is a true concept because it is very important for us, as we evaluate life for ourselves. We try to find the meaning of life and the ways that other people also evaluate life for them.
We are going to think about the fact that as God’s Story is given, other worldviews are molded by human beings, and lots of people in this world don’t believe God’s Story. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 1) So how are their worldviews being formed? Why are they being formed? What are they based upon? (Gamble, 2011, para. 3) I think one of the most important ways we can help with worldviews is to show are honesty and beliefs. We need to be examples for others. Instead of adding to the overwhelming amount of confusion for others to witness, we need to be exceptions. We need to stand out as options to follow. Because, in the end, it is our decisions and actions that reveal what we really believe.
Everyone has a unique and different worldview based on life experiences. Many factors can affect each person’s worldview. A person is affected by their inherited characteristics, background experiences and life situations, the values, attitudes, and habits they have developed. (Hill, n.d., p. 2)
The Biblical concept of ‘the heart’ takes in the human person as a whole. These orientations of our hearts these commitments can be expressed as stories, and we as human beings have stories each of us has a story. ("Communication Foundations Module 6 Tutorial 6.1 Worldviews," n.d., p. 2)
These lived worldviews include such ideas as” individualism, consumerism, nationalism, moral relativism and salvation by therapy”. They are so called because "we are more likely to absorb them through cultural contact than adopt them through a rational evaluation of competing theories. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 1) These lived worldviews are popular philosophies of life. Most importantly we must live in reality. Reality means: 1. the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. 2. The state or quality of having existence or substance.
Reality is the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined. [1] Reality includes everything that is and has been, whether or not it is observable or comprehensible. A still broader definition includes that which has existed, exists, or will exist. (Webster, n.d.)
Worldview is your reality. I have heard this saying many times before, “My reality is not your reality” Each of us has our own story. Each of have experience different life cycles. Life does indeed make us who we are. It only makes sense to know that each person worldview would have to fluctuate according to who and what you are. It is a vision and how we see life. To me it is diligently learning, applying and trusting God. To promote God’s worldview we must have integrity and know that several things determine this. We must believe in God’s word and follow scripture, and honoring traditions. (Wilkens & Stanford, 2009, Chapter 11)We are multidimensional and the goal is to use all of these gifts to serve God. This song comes to mind Blessed assurance. This is my story, this is my song. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2) Romans: (English Standard Version)