THRS 231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Egocentrism

• School: University of San Diego
• Department: Theology & Religious Studies
• Course: THRS 231
• Professor: Brian Traska

Document Summary

Practice of welcoming guests into one"s home or community. Rooted in the virtue of generosity, a broad willingness to give to others without seeking to receive something in return -- comes out of caring for others for their own sake. Receiving it is a way of honoring the host, but has to give up control and accept it. Depends on certain interior detachment from possessions and a kind of freedom from what others think of us - don"t be afraid to be seen with the wrong people. In the bible: st. paul described hospitality as an expression of love. Christian discipline is a way of learning how to accept god"s hospitality. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels. God doesn"t judge, only gives deep, profound love unawares (13:2) abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (ex 34:6) Easy to ignore our own personal responsibility to show hospitality to guests.