Sin and Missing the Mark in Management: A Lukan Perspective
This paper draws on biblical writings to contribute to our understanding of sin, a catchphrase commonly used in everyday discourse and the scholarly literature with little reference to its underlying meaning. A biblical understanding of "sin" draws attention to whether behaviors are consis...
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Published in | Journal of management, spirituality & religion Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 45 - 72 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Journal of Management, Spirituality& Religion
01.01.2022
International Association of Management, Spirituality & Religion |
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Summary: | This paper draws on biblical writings to contribute to our understanding of sin, a catchphrase commonly used in everyday discourse and the scholarly literature with little reference to its underlying meaning. A biblical understanding of "sin" draws attention to whether behaviors are
consistent with religious teachings and/or with the will of God. This study develops a Lukan understanding of sin and management—grounded in the socio-economic context in which the biblical text was written—that calls for the development of management theory and practices that
liberate relationships (rather than promote patron-client relationships), de-marginalize the poor and oppressed (rather than widen gaps between rich and poor), promote positive deviance (rather than stigmatize diversity), provide fresh ways of thinking (rather than perpetuate the status quo),
and facilitate connection to the spiritual (rather than reject spirituality). The conclusion describes practical examples and implications associated with the Lukan approach. |
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Bibliography: | 1476-6086(20220101)19:1L.45;1- |
ISSN: | 1476-6086 1942-258X |
DOI: | 10.51327/JWQV3442 |