Genius, the
Mark of a Christian Culture
We see something in America
that sets us apart, it makes us great, it defines our culture, but what is it?
I submit that it is Christian Genius. This term does not refer to a superior
mind or superhuman understanding which becomes yours merely due to being a
Christian. Instead, this Christian Genius becomes yours as a mark of your
transformed life in Christ. Free enterprise, personal incentive, frugality,
inventiveness, time-saving techniques and devices—these are the results of
Christian Genius. As one realizes that this is the way that God originally designed
the human race, he begins to understand how he is supposed to live: he is to
work in EVERYTHING as if God he was working for God (Col. 3:17). As one
develops this mindset, Christian Genius enraptures him. He begins to live his
life trying to be frugal with all his resources: time, talent, gifting, money, possession,
family, church, technology, and mind. Living in such a way encourages economic
BOOM. But why? Because as one does EVERYTHING as unto God, he becomes an
inventive, creating individual. As a Christian understands that he is created
in the image of God, he starts creating with the things that his Lord created.
A Christian Genius is not a human prodigy or mastermind; rather the extra-ordinary
person that God created him to be! Christian Genius goes much farther than an individual’s
life though; when one person is transformed; then their friends and family are
affected; after that, members of their church are impacted; next, the people at
their workplace(s) are encouraged to work harder, and in a while, everyone is
living by a higher standard. In this way (CHRISTIAN GENIUS), God permeated the
young American culture with diligence,
drive, ingenuity, passion, focus, determination, fruitfulness, industry,
frugality, truth, character, love, firmness, resolution, and talent.
America is a country that has been founded on Christian Genius, much like
Israel was founded on an Israeli Genius and both came directly from God. As God
transforms people throughout every age, every culture, and every land we see
this truth displayed: Christian Genius arises. Natural productivity,
inventiveness, resilience, focus, character, and wealth come as a byproduct of
the Christian simply doing his duty. Cultures will continue to be transformed,
and technology will continue to advance because of this amazing principle! Not
only does this Christian Genius make a Christian Culture, but it defines a Christian
Culture. O Christian Genius is so much more than ingenuity, inventiveness and
smarts; it is simply an all-enraptured life in communion with God and his laws.
