Most of us follow the culture of our country, follow what other people are doing, the unwritten rules. We only occasionally stop to question it. Only a very small proportion (maybe 2%) actually shape the culture. Are you someone who tries to change things or someone who goes with the flow?
How can we change our world? Is it really possible? To to make a difference may seem impossible, but history proves that is not the case. There are individuals in history who have shaped our world.
The overriding characteristics these culture shapers have are; influence, passion, determination and focus. William Wilberforce, is an example of someone who stood up against the culture of his day. He stood up against the slave trade because he was passionate it was wrong. He was a man whose passion, determination and focus lead him to do great things. He refused to give up, he refused despite pressure to water down his message or to be put off by criticism. Eventually, he brought about change.
What are you passionate about? What injustices do you feel determined to change? You may not have the position that William Wilberforce had but you do have influence somewhere. Whether it is in your home, your workplace, your local school or your neighbourhood, your voice can be heard and can make a difference. You can change the culture of your workplace, of your home, maybe your town!
The overriding characteristics these culture shapers have are; influence, passion, determination and focus. William Wilberforce, is an example of someone who stood up against the culture of his day. He stood up against the slave trade because he was passionate it was wrong. He was a man whose passion, determination and focus lead him to do great things. He refused to give up, he refused despite pressure to water down his message or to be put off by criticism. Eventually, he brought about change.
What are you passionate about? What injustices do you feel determined to change? You may not have the position that William Wilberforce had but you do have influence somewhere. Whether it is in your home, your workplace, your local school or your neighbourhood, your voice can be heard and can make a difference. You can change the culture of your workplace, of your home, maybe your town!
God desires for injustices to be put right and one day God will put the world right again, and there will be peace and unity of all people. But until that time God calls all people who follow Jesus to bring about change where they are. Christians are told to fight for God's values of honesty, love, care, self sacrifice. Others have caught the vision for a world living in unity and peace though they may not believe in God.
Think about how you can bring about change in your home or work as you listen to John Lenon, Imagine: Click here
Think about how you can bring about change in your home or work as you listen to John Lenon, Imagine: Click here
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