BUSI710
Biblical Worldview on
Business
Liberty University
BUSI710: Foundations of Applied Research
Methods
Important Findings from the
Text
Keller and Alsdorf (2016) addressed several critical factors. I will discuss the five points from
the text that I believe are the most relevant. The first point in the reading that I would like to highlight is
the idea of work as a calling rather than a career. Jobs “can be a calling only if it is reimagined as a duty
of service to something beyond merely our own interests” (Keller & Alsdorf, 2016).
The second point I would like to discuss is that the authors believe Christian ethics must be
followed. Human relationships have suffered because of the emergence of modern capitalism. Despite
this stumbling block, Christians must evaluate their work to ensure that it is consistent with biblical
truths and has a positive effect on the industry in which they work (Keller and Alsdorf, 2016).
The third point is the example of advertising executives whose primary motivation for working
was to support themselves. This is in stark contrast to Christianity, which promotes selflessness (Keller &
Alsdorf, 2016). Christians should see their calling as a place where they can "serve God and others and
believe that God has put them in their specific workplace, task, or position for a reason greater than the
job itself" (Miller et al., 2018).
Keller and Alsdorf (2016) believe that being enthusiastic about what you do can be a negative
trait. It all comes down to the inspiration for one's passion. Acedia occurs when a person pursues a
profession solely to meet his or her own needs or desires. Working for something greater than oneself is a
type of idolatry that should be avoided.
Biblical Worldview on
Business
Liberty University
BUSI710: Foundations of Applied Research
Methods
Important Findings from the
Text
Keller and Alsdorf (2016) addressed several critical factors. I will discuss the five points from
the text that I believe are the most relevant. The first point in the reading that I would like to highlight is
the idea of work as a calling rather than a career. Jobs “can be a calling only if it is reimagined as a duty
of service to something beyond merely our own interests” (Keller & Alsdorf, 2016).
The second point I would like to discuss is that the authors believe Christian ethics must be
followed. Human relationships have suffered because of the emergence of modern capitalism. Despite
this stumbling block, Christians must evaluate their work to ensure that it is consistent with biblical
truths and has a positive effect on the industry in which they work (Keller and Alsdorf, 2016).
The third point is the example of advertising executives whose primary motivation for working
was to support themselves. This is in stark contrast to Christianity, which promotes selflessness (Keller &
Alsdorf, 2016). Christians should see their calling as a place where they can "serve God and others and
believe that God has put them in their specific workplace, task, or position for a reason greater than the
job itself" (Miller et al., 2018).
Keller and Alsdorf (2016) believe that being enthusiastic about what you do can be a negative
trait. It all comes down to the inspiration for one's passion. Acedia occurs when a person pursues a
profession solely to meet his or her own needs or desires. Working for something greater than oneself is a
type of idolatry that should be avoided.
