Re-adjusting our worldview



Bible Reading - Mark 12:13-37

Going for an interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. You are scrutinised for what you wear, how you carry yourself, and where you studied and worked previously. And then there are those difficult questions that cut into you and drag out your inner thoughts and insecurities. Feeling dissected and vulnerable, you struggle to answer more questions.

During his ministry on earth, Jesus had to answer difficult questions several times. He wisely handled them, some of which came from people who tried to trap and discredit Him.

In Mark 12:13-37, Jesus was questioned by three different groups of people in three areas:
1) His allegiance to God (v13-17)
2) His understanding of the faith with regards to the resurrection (v18-27)
3) His approach to God’s Law (v28-34)

Jesus’ answers were so wise and thought-provoking that His listeners gasped with wonder (v17). Besides being corrected in their wrong understanding (v27), they gained a deeper insight into God’s truth (v32-33). Jesus was so good at answering difficult questions that no one dared to challenge Him again (v34).

Jesus was able to silence His critics and guide people to the truth because of His solid, biblical worldview. Our worldview is how we see and understand ourselves and the world. Amid the lies that the media and Internet are throwing at us, it is of utmost importance to build our worldview on the truth that God has revealed in the Bible.

Our worldview has a direct impact on our priorities, decisions and actions in life. It enables us to navigate challenging situations where we have to make tricky ethical choices or tough decisions.

One day, people may bombard us with tough questions about our faith. They may do so with sincere intentions to find out more about Jesus, or they may be asking out of ill intentions to discourage us and ruin our reputation. We need to be ready to handle all kinds of questions about our faith with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15).

Aligning your worldview to the Bible’s starts with small steps. Identify one or two people who can challenge your perspectives and support you to develop a biblical outlook on life. What questions would you ask them to find out more about the Christian worldview?

As you spend time on the couch with God, take a moment to pray and reflect on what you've read.


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