Thinking Biblically in All Areas of Life

In a world flooded with persuasive voices, we must learn to think biblically in every corner of our lives. Paul warns not to let anyone “delude you with plausible arguments (Colossians 2:4).” It is a message that feels especially timely today. While the church excels at sharing the gospel and pointing people to salvation in Christ, we often miss a critical aspect: teaching people how to think Christianly in every area of life—employment, politics, education—every facet that shapes our worldview.

The absence of a biblical worldview has opened the door for many to be led astray by arguments that seem convincing but are far from the truth. We see this when Christians, who can articulate the gospel well, support practices or ideas that directly contradict the faith. You might encounter professing believers advocating for abortion or defending a naturalistic view of the evolution of the human race, all while professing faith in Christ. Others claim faith should remain private, with no bearing on public discourse. The arguments to support these ideas might sound convincing to those not trained to think biblically, but plausible does not always equal true. There are plausible fictions. As Paul urges elsewhere, we must “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.”

A dangerous deception can take root when a person professes the gospel but holds ungodly views in other areas. Over time, if not checked, their unbiblical views begin to crowd out their faith. They become deluded, and the certainty they could have in Christ weakens. The problem is that Christ grows less preeminent in their hearts and minds. When Christ is displaced from the center of our thoughts, everything else starts to fall apart.

What is the remedy? Paul tells us to be: “rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7).” To stay grounded in Christ means ensuring no one, and nothing moves our foundation. In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Lose Him, and we lose not only the hope of glory but the capacity for sound thinking. Our minds become futile, chasing after empty philosophies and delusions.

Being rooted in Christ is the beginning, but we must also be built up in Him. Growth cannot occur without a firm foundation. Without the gospel, we are hopeless. Too many try to grow spiritually apart from Christ or based on a distorted image of Him. It is like building a house on sand; eventually, the structure collapses. Whether you are a sapling just beginning your growth in the faith or an established tree with deep roots, you must keep growing. The Christian life offers an endless depth of wisdom and spiritual growth, and we are called to press on to be built up. This growth includes thinking biblically about all areas of life.

As we grow, we must also abound in thanksgiving. Gratitude is both the result of being established in the faith and the fuel that keeps us grounded. At the moment of salvation, gratitude begins, and it never ends. It sustains us, helping us stay rooted and built up in Christ. Show me a Christian who has lost their sense of gratitude, and I will show you someone vulnerable to deception. When gratitude fades, we begin to think God owes us something, and our minds become clouded by entitlement and false ideas—leaving us open to plausible arguments.

Do not let the waves of false arguments distract you—keep your eyes on Christ. He is the source of wisdom, truth, and growth. And as you grow, let your heart overflow with thanksgiving, for it will keep you anchored and steadfast in your faith, no matter what challenges or persuasive arguments you encounter.

-D. Eaton