A Hebraic — Greek Comparison

Hebraic Active

Appeals to the Heart

Greek Cognitive

Appeals to the Intellect

Motive

Love of God and others

Life viewed as a pilgrimage leadingto ultimate culmination

Suffering seen as necessary for development of Christ-like character

Motive

Pursuit of self-interest and knowledge

Life viewed in circular terms, to some day achieve a higher state of existence

Suffering to be avoided; people and activities weighed for self-gratification: ”How does this person/event benefit me?”

Process Oriented

Stresses direct participation

Emphasizes age and wisdom

Role modeling, mentoring,and discipleship indispensable

Leadership by personal example

Character of leader essential

Personal relationships imperative

Program Oriented

Heavy program prominence

Emphasizes education

Relies on speaking skills,oratory, programmed materials,information conveyance

Leader’s personal life immaterial

Personal relationships optional

Biblical Application

Doers of the Word

Bible—reality that must be confronted

Goal—to develop Christlikeness

Biblical Application

Belief without personal cost

Ministry Activity

Large impersonal groups

Leader-directed and controlled

Organizational roles important

Acquisition of knowledge emphasized

Reliance on scheduled gatherings

Fruit

Love, acceptance, forgiveness

Transparency encourage

Active participation

“How you serve” vital

Each believer trained to serve

Produces mature believers

Fruit

Mutual toleration

Transparency discouraged

Passivity and lethargy

“What you know” vital

Trained professionals utilized

Produces spectators