A close look is given to the understanding of faith as the integrating thrust of life in this article. One of the basic problems facing the modern Christian is the compartmentalization of his faith because of conflicting values in different aspects of his life. The development of a true religious perception, however, is the integration of the different facets of life around one's faith by the power of the Holy Spirit. Implications of this concept upon religious education are then discussed.
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