Everyone ate as much as they wanted because it was coordinated from the centre. If it were not so, some would have hoarded bread and fish that they would eat for the next weeks, even if others had none to eat at that time.
At the heart of the Christocentric theology of economics is the idea that Christ is not an isolated individual. Instead, he is constantly in and creates communion.
A Christo-centric approach to human dignity and labour is centred on the life, teachings, and mission of Christ.
The principle of stewardship means that God owns all creation and that humans are simply caretakers or managers.
The cleansing integrates the theological, political, religious and economic reasons for Christ’s death into a single event.
Since the salvation of humanity is Christ’s purpose and mission in coming into the world (John 3:16-17), a Christ-centred theology of economics is rooted in the doctrine of salvation.
Economic status exerts a profound moral influence on how the human person encounters God, interprets life, and lives out one’s faith.
The Church does not fear innovation; instead, she fears distortion of the Gospel. Indeed, not all creativity is evangelical, and not every adaptation serves the Gospel.
Authentic inculturation involves a double movement: the Gospel purifies culture, and culture enriches the Church. Where there is no balance between the two, innovation becomes syncretism if culture dominates, and evangelisation becomes colonisation if culture is ignored.
