I quoted the late Charles (Chuck) Colson at the top of this post. He was known for saying that worldviews have consequences. I agree. In my previous video post that touched on this subject, I observed that a biblical worldview would make you more hopeful. This is true for two reasons: 1. A view of origins that begins with God establishes that the events of your life are subject to the jurisdiction of a Wise and Just Creator. And 2. Sound theology leads to sound anthropology. An understanding of the nature and character of God will inform our understanding of the nature and character of man. That understanding can provide a framework for beliefs and practices that rest on something more solid than opinion polls. And that can lead to hope.

Colson also said, “Life is a mess. And theology must be lived out in the midst of that mess.” I have noticed it, and I suspect you have too. Having a worldview that best fits the world as it is will give you an anchor and a compass — two tools that will enable you to understand what’s happening around you and to know how to engage.