Dustin Webster
Dr. George Bannister
Theology 104-B42
12 June 2016
Biblical Worldview of my Chosen Vocation
Introduction
“The way we see God influences everything we do in life—the way we treat each other (as individuals being created in God's image), our stewardship of God's creation, our understanding of our vocation as a way to glorify” (Etzel and Gutierrez, p.3). If I were to choose just two examples of how man was created in the image of God, I would have to choose integrity and moral ethics. Upon completion of my B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Leadership, I will enter the business world that requires both examples.
Integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral convictions. “He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone” (New Living Translation ,1 Peter 2.22). I was made in the image of God and he spoke the truth and kept His word. Leaders know that honesty and integrity are the foundations of leadership. Leaders stand up for what they believe in. Leaders with integrity may not be the most famous or flashy of leaders, and they don’t care. Integrity means doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. “Neither should we become antagonistic or agnostic to the existence of truth. Jesus said the Word of God is truth, and that is a great starting point for us” (Etzel and Gutierrez, p.23). The book of Proverbs provides an abundance of verses on integrity. “He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out” (Proverbs 10.9). A person that has integrity will have a good reputation and not have to fear that he or she will be exposed as a person that can’t be
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