2007-03-27 19:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by oscar c 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It means to see the things of this world in the context of their radically, finite nature-- that all things are passing away, and therefore should not be given the status of ultimate concern in our lives. Further, it is meant to engender in the believer an understanding of worldly things as oriented not as ends in themselves, but as a means toward sanctification, compassion and communion with God. Finally, it is the recognition of the infinite, qualitative difference between the Creator and the creature and the Eternal and the temporal.
2007-03-28 00:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sour grapes fable explains it all. They are restricted from acting out hedonistic, pleasurable sexual/stimulating indulgences so they start having psychological defense mechanisms that compensate for the extreme loss they feel as a natural sin-hungry fallen people. Thus the 'contempt for the world'. Better guard against sin by contempt than by saying it is another alterative way of life. If a certain way leads to metaphorical/spiritual death, then it deters more thus the strong 'contempt' rather than ignoring the world or minding their own business.
A psychological weak/underdeveloped moral ego leads to 'contempt'. It is the superego kicking in this case.
2007-03-27 19:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by ndrew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a phrase that is misjudged and misunderstood quite often by a lot of people !!
First it should be said-- that the Christian view of the world should be seen as one that adheres to the principles of the Biblical teachings--- in which-- a central verse states clearly that---------God so loved the world--that He gave His only begotten Son !! So, being that the Creator loves the world--so should the Christian love the world !!
But, there is a symantics thing here---- things within the world that are evil--- and all of the base nature OF the world is so bent on defiling the very Laws of God---- Christians tend to utilize the term "Worldly" to describe these things that are counter to the Christian ethics and struggle !! It is in THAT context that the phrase "contempt for the world" is used--- it is in the vein of --- feelings of distain for the ways of the world and the base and unholy things that are so prevalent and engrained within all aspects of human dealings !!
2007-03-27 19:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
in this context, the "world" is the sin nature, or, the "flesh"; in noway are christians ot have "contempt for the world" in the sense of people who are not christians
2007-04-03 02:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by chicky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there should be a rule that states , if you do not have your facts straight please do not answer questions you will mislead the poser of that question. Opinions are welcome but state that it is an opinion when answering...this refers to (ndrew)(first answer) who knows not what he speaks of, but is having a good time pretending.
2007-03-28 05:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋