The Christian’s way of living is essentially different from that of ‘the present age’;

 

• Draw satisfaction from ordinary life.

 

• Live spontaneously, careless of position in world, trusting in God alone and caring for the folk around.

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• Enjoy life but avoid indulgence.

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• Without distinction, value everyone.

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• Be hospitable, kind and open to sinners and saints alike.

 

• Live by own values not in reaction to others’ behaviour.

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• Be sensitive, but don’t take offence; seek understanding and conciliation. Listen rather than talk. Interest yourself in the interests of others. Do what you can to help.

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• Work at what allows others to enjoy a good life. Anything that keeps industry, trade and compassion moving. Avoid jobs just for money, interest, position or ambition.

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• Play an active part in democratic processes; seeking the good of all, working with others of good intent; opposing and exposing self-interest. exploitation and corruption.

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• Gather what you can fairly. Regard what money you have as the means of doing good.

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• Be generous with what you have. After essential household expense spend more on others than yourself.

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• Be generous with your time. Use own judgement on what is productive, but don’t agonise. Put people first. Enjoy life God has given.

 

• Relationships must be honest, committed, compassionate, faithful within families and friends.

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• Accept suffering, distress, death as part of life, like happiness. Question if you must but don’t blame. Trust God.