Two Areas in Chapter 9 and 10 that I Approve/ Disagree

Chapter 9 of this book talks about life balance and the fulfilment that comes with work. The author claims that work is an essential part of God’s plan for humans. Lupton establishes that one needs to wait up to six months in a neighbourhood while listening and supporting the neighbours before starting an area activity. I agree with this statement as it is crucial first to observe and learn about a community before making any assumptions.

MBA501-A2 Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation

Lupton (2011) explains, “Humans are made in God’s image and with an inherent worth” (p 147). This statement implies that anything that grinds down a rightful sense of self-worth and pride weakens God’s
image. I agree with Lupton, as human dignity is more important than straightforward work. Furthermore, the fastest way to destroy self-respect is by becoming idle. I believe that work is a gift from God that highlights human responsibility to give them a sense of fulfilment.

Chapter ten discusses how Christians can move ahead in developing new strategies for charity and mission work. The author outlines several steps to help Christians advance in charity and mission work
(Lupton, 2011). He believes that these steps of charity work can lead to rewards. I agree with him as well-intentioned Christians who seek to change others’ lives serve God in numerous ways. Eventually, God
returns the favour, and they get great rewards.

MBA503-A3 Operations Management and Decision-Making Models

One of the most profound and thought-provoking things in this book is that the author teaches Christians how to execute mercy ministry effectively. He suggests that Christians should always spend sufficient time seeking wisdom from their front runners before embarking on a mission to transform a neighbourhood (Lupton, 2011). I find this profound as it is applicable in real-life cases where individuals need to seek advice from their leaders before making crucial decisions.

Reference

Lupton, R.D. (2011). Toxic Charity. New York, NY: HarperCollins.