Write a paragraph describing the positive and negative forces that contributed to your worldview. How was Central involved in developing your worldview? Two major forces that have contributed to my worldview include the family environment I grew up in and the impact of being exposed to foreign missions at a very young age. Growing up in a Christian home and in a charismatic religious congregation initially shaped my thought process in a positive way. My passion and zeal for God was encouraged and I was given many opportunities for expression in the church environment that surrounded me. A resulting negative force was the perception of other Christians of different faiths as “less Christian.” It was a blessing that God simultaneously planted a strong seed of missionary work in me, because it helped counteract my tendency toward exclusivity. This desire to engage cultures different from my own with the Gospel first spurred my real interaction with a faith-based concept different from Christianity. After my initial exposure to the Restoration Movement, my worldview was further broadened by joining an interfaith mission organization. Finally, Central played a key role in the development of my worldview, especially regarding how to exegete Scripture. It also helped me strengthen my own faith and understand the essential need for balance in my Christian walk in order to stand for truth and walk in love.2. Describe how you were uniquely prepared for your ministerial role through cultural strengths. In which culture(s) are you most effective as a leader?God has introduced me to a diversity of cultures (rural, urban, western, eastern, conservative...... middle of paper. .....nt is an ethical paradox because in other places in Scripture, child sacrifice is prohibited (Lev. 18:21, 20:1-5, Deut. 12:31, 18:10 ).This is why Abraham is normally praised for his faith in this. A wrong action reveals a transformation of his priorities. God's test accomplished his purpose and Abraham proved his loyalty to God before all others. even his promised only son Hebrews 11:17-19 gives insight into the fact that Abraham's faith had become such that he trusted God to bring Isaac back from the dead. Abraham's ethical examples include not allowing fear or accepted cultural practices to dictate my moral integrity and the importance of having faith in God above all else, especially when He requires me to do so. difficult things. Abraham also shows me how I must be willing to accept whatever trials God will use in my spiritual transformation..