The Theo-Scriptura Worldview: A Viable Option for 21st-century Educators

Abstract

High performance, high spirituality, and even the magnanimity of the moving targets of excellence or quality are all largely dependent upon the mindsets of the human resources and the well-aligned system. Mindsets can be equated with worldviews. To illustrate the worldview concept, at the outset let us contrast Psalm
14:1 and Hebrew 1:1-3. The former notes: “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.” (NIV). The latter cites: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (NIV). What basic difference do we find? Surely, indeed, between the fool and Paul there is a lot of difference in their worldviews. What about the Ten Virgins in the book of Matthew? Yes, that is another astounding example of widely differing worldviews. Worldviews can either be rock foundation or sands foundation, respectively, as in the case of the wise and foolish men building their houses. In this section, we shall attempt to briefly discuss the following: What's a Worldview?, Basic Characteristics of a Worldview, and Choose you this day.