POLICIES - Family values

The ACDP promotes, upholds and defends Christian family values.
3.1 - The Family Institution
• The family is an institution worthy of nurturing and protecting.
• It is the ideal setting for teaching a child about Godly authority, obedience and love which are the foundations for a strong Nation. (Deuteronomy 6 Vs 6-9)
• Where these elements are missing, delinquency, crime and violence usually occur.
• Apartheid institutionalized the separation of families with the most devastating results. It caused fatherless children, broken wives, abject poverty and indiscriminate crime to become the norm.
• The ACDP strongly believes that ANYTHING, which is a threat to the family, is a threat to society.
• Steps must be taken in maintaining the family unit as the strongest building block of society.
3.2 - The ACDP Commitment
We, the ACDP, acknowledge God as the Sovereign Creator of the universe, who has entrusted unto humanity the right and responsibility to rule over the affairs of the world.
The ACDP commits itself to this nation to uphold a leadership of integrity and Godly character, and to administer its task with a prudent spirit.
We adhere to a moral philosophy that is based upon the Word of God, and measure the interpretation of our policies against the prerequisites of biblical standards.

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SOCIAL ACTION

Calvin’s concept of the Christian life was as a militant pilgrimage leading safely home by a pre-destined path of service and suffering – as we fulfill our cultural calling. John Calvin stands out as one of the finest Bible scholars, one of the greatest systematic theologians, and one of the most profound religious thinkers in history. John Calvin was Bible-centered in his teaching, God-centered in his living, and Christ-centered in his Faith. The rigorous pursuit of moral righteousness, both personally and in society, was one of the primary features of Calvinism. Calvin made character a fundamental test of genuine Christianity and taught a dynamic social activism.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

“I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before Me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it…” Ezekiel 22:30
The battle for the family is intensifying. It is a battle for hearts, minds and souls. It is a spiritual battle that will determine the shape and direction of schools, society and young lives.
As Christians, we are called to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16). We need to shine the light of Scripture on the darkness and decay in our society, and work to rebuild the moral, pro-life and pro-family foundations and principles in every area of life. We need to love our neighbour as ourselves, we need to combat the pornography plague and counteract the curse of compromise and cowardice. We need to fight for the Faith and for the freedom to study God’s Word in our schools.
Our Lord Jesus taught us that we “should always pray and not give up.” In the parable of the persistent widow, Jesus taught us that even an unjust judge will give in and do what is right in response to persistent prayer and pressure (Luke 18:1-8).
One person can make a difference. You can start an action group.
In the Bible, in the Book of Nehemiah, we see principles for grassroots action.
INFORMATION
“My people perish for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 4:6. We must be informed. It is when we are informed that we can be inspired to prayer and action. The Christian Action magazine, website and E-updates seek to provide the spiritual ammunition that you need to be effective in the fight for the right to life of pre-born babies, the war against pornography, and the battle for the family.
INVOLVEMENT
“Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and raise up the age old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets With Dwellings.” Isaiah 58:12
Nehemiah researched amongst the rubble and developed a plan to motivate and mobilize the community to rebuild their portion of the wall. Yet, while each group of families had their own part of the wall to work on, they were united in the common goal. They “worked with all their hearts” together to achieve the main goal to rebuild the wall. And when Nehemiah sounded the trumpet, all rallied to that part of the wall that was under attack for the common defense.
Our trumpets in this Operation Nehemiah include the Christian Action magazine, the www.christianaction.org.za website and the ACA E-mail list.
INTERCESSION
“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1. We are either praying or we have given up. If we have given up, it is probably because we neglected to pray. We need to be informed, we need to be involved and we need to be interceding. Prayer is our foundation for action.
Together we can transform our communities by changing lives.
“Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrance she cries aloud.” Prov 8:1-3
To be informed and involved obtain the Christian Action Starter Pack, Make a Difference - a Christian Action Handbook for Southern Africa or Christian Action Audio CD Boxset from Christian Liberty Books: admin@christianlibertybooks.co.za, tel/fax: 021 - 689 7478.
Further Reading:
Operation Nehemiah
How to Start an Action Group
Past editions of Christian Action magazine
Pro-life Resources
Africa Christian Action
PO Box 23632
Claremont
7735
Cape Town
South Africa
Tel: 021-689 4481
E-mail: info@christianaction.org.za
Web: www.christianaction.org.za