How does Moralistic Therapeutic Deism define being human? “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism is about inculcating a moralistic approach to life. It believes that central to living a good and happy life is being a good, moral person. That means being nice, kind, pleasant, respectful, and responsible; working on self-improvement; taking care of one’s health; and doing one’s best to be successful.” (Smith) How does the bible define being human? Ephesians 1:11-12 says this: “In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.” In reviewing these two definitions…show more content… Isaiah 58 provides a great description of how personal glorification or well-being is viewed by the Lord. He calls us not to personal gratification but that will be the outcome of pouring out our lives on his behalf. He has called us to loose the chains of injustice, to set the oppressed free, share our food with the hungry, provide shelter for the poor, to clothe the naked. If we do these things then our light will break forth like the dawn, healing will appear, our righteousness will go before us, and his glory will be our rear guard. (NIV Bible, Isaiah 58 5-9) Personal gratification seems to be the easier path, which is why many chose to follow it, however what they will come to learn is that the “self” is never satisfied and never content, whereas Christ offers this promise to those that follow him: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (NIV Bible, Matt:
