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The Influence of Liturgical Practice on the Ethical Conduct

  • The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
  • Abbr : 기사윤
  • 2023, (57), pp.237-259
  • Publisher : The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
  • Research Area : Humanities > Christian Theology
  • Received : October 18, 2023
  • Accepted : December 12, 2023
  • Published : December 31, 2023

Hwarang Moon 1

1고신대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

One of the significant challenges currently facing the Korean church is the loss of public trust. Despite experiencing rapid growth, the Korean church has failed to nurture faithful believers, and various scandals have led unbelievers to become concerned about the church. In light of this reality, many scholars have realized that the imparting knowledge and learning does not automatically connect to righteous practices. They have developed an interest in how orthodox faith can lead to orthodox practice within society. Liturgical theologians in the United States who earlier faced similar challenges have recognized the close relationship between liturgical studies and Christian ethics. Through interdisciplinary research, they have argued that worship within the church should be connected to the structural transformation of society. This argument is based on the fundamental principle of worship, which suggests that the laws of prayer should not only shape the laws of faith but also become the laws of action. This paper will explore how worship and liturgical practices influence the formation of a believer’s faith. This study will examine how worship can shape the believer’s holy habits and lead to behavioral changes from a liturgical, theological perspective. Furthermore, this article will argue how elements within worship can ignite genuine concern for society and a desire for structural change within an individual’s inner self.

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