PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Vol 18 No 1 (2022): PASCA: Jurnal Teologi dan Pendidikan Agama Kristen

Christian Teacher and Anti-Materialistic Actualization according to the Gospel Matthew 6:19-24

Yakobus Adi Saingo (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Kupang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2022

Abstract

This study aims to examine the actualization of anti-materialistic according to Matthew 6:19-21, 24 in the Christian teaching profession. Empirically, there are problems related to materialistic behavior among teachers and students in the school environment of SMP N 11 Kupang City, which negatively impacts personality, relationships, and educational institutions. The study explores the origin of this materialistic phenomenon by observing the materialistic character and behavior, especially regarding the factors behind the formation of this behavior. It makes Matthew 6:19-21, 24 the focus of analysis. The research method used is the descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this study were teachers of Christian Religious Education at SMP N 11 Kupang City. The study results show that this materialistic behavior can only be dammed and eroded through the re-establishment of self-values ?? and the presence of a biblical perspective that underlies daily attitudes and behavior.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PSC

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Social Sciences Other

Description

PASCA is a journal published periodically by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the Indonesian Baptist Theological Institute (STBI) Semarang. Published regularly twice in one year, in May and November. This journal holds scientific work and research results in theological ...