Perspective – how the world works; what it’s made up of; how the components are related; and how life really works, that is, the flow of cause and effect in life, how things really work Perspective – how the world works; what it’s made up of; how the components are related; and how life really works, that is, the flow of cause and effect in life, how things really work Value System - priorities; a person’s preferences; his/her ranking of relative importance of specific things in life, including personal goals, gratifications, status, money, possessions, other people’s interests, God’s will, etc.; his treasures Value System - priorities; a person’s preferences; his/her ranking of relative importance of specific things in life, including personal goals, gratifications, status, money, possessions, other people’s interests, God’s will, etc.; his treasures Review

Why Shift My Strategies? How’s that current strategy working out for you? How’s that current strategy working out for you? Are you stepping on toes? Are you stepping on toes? Do you find yourself in trouble? Do you find yourself in trouble? Do you feel good about yourself? Do you feel good about yourself? Are you nervous that you’ll be found out? Are you nervous that you’ll be found out? Do you trust people and are you trusted? Do you trust people and are you trusted? Are people nervous around you? Are people nervous around you? If you get what you want, what does it cost you? If you get what you want, what does it cost you?

What’s Our Problem? The World We don’t know enough We don’t know enough The Solution? Education Education The Bible We aren’t good enough We aren’t good enough

Educational Model 3 realms of learning: 3 realms of learning: – Knowledge – Skill – Character Learning is acquired from teachers Learning is acquired from teachers Ideas are inserted into the mind Ideas are inserted into the mind Learners should apply new ideas to problematic situations to achieve more desirable outcomes Learners should apply new ideas to problematic situations to achieve more desirable outcomes

Desires Perspectives Values Intentions Strategies Behavior Results The “heart” is the decision-making part of your mind. It includes your thoughts, feelings, will, and everything else that goes into making decisions.

GOD: righteous GOAL: successful MAN: just Walking in Wisdom: 3-D Success  The wise plan

Desires Perspectives Values Intentions Strategies Behavior Results

Kingdom Shift: Strategies Issue: PersonalUsual ThinkingBiblical Thinking GrowthVarious approaches (self-help, guidance from “gurus” in media) Scripture, prayer, coaching, church involvement EntertainmentWatch TV, videos, social media, video games—all as desired Screen for: Unhelpful content Excessive involvement Weekly schedule Built around: School Extracurricular activities Sports Work (esp. parents’) Built around: Mission Work (esp. parents’) Training

Kingdom Shift: Strategies Issue: TrainingUsual ThinkingBiblical Thinking Responsibility of: School—maybe churchParents College prepResumé building is primary Academic Athletic Extracurricular activities Overseas projects Community service Character and spiritual development are primary; other things fit into development Academic skillsSchool: public, private, or Christian A form that develops Biblical perspective and value structure CharacterSports—esp. select sportsCoaching through home life and ministry through church Social skillsSchool extracurricular activitiesInvolvement in home life and ministry through church

Kingdom Shift: Strategies Issue: TrainingUsual ThinkingBiblical Thinking ContextMust be: Physically safe Accredited Intellectually superior Must have: Quality  role models who are leaders Just operations A culture shaped by teachers no high- status kids A Biblical standard of “cool” Close friendsProvide distraction and emotional support Shape perspective, values, and vision High selectivity Spiritual lifeAccidental—sometimes go to church Coaching by parents and engaged in healthy church life

Kingdom Shift: Strategies IssueUsual ThinkingBiblical Thinking Trouble1.Go into anger or fear 2.Maybe freak out Do crazy things Act counter-productively Run—flee the situation 3.Blame others and God 4.Get discouraged/depressed 5.Finally, take steps to deal with the most pressing parts of the problem 1.Pray 2.Get wise advice 3.Put together a wise strategy 4.Prudently execute the strategy 5.Trust God step-by-step 6.Endure until through the trouble

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

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