as bad as all that.” The doctrine of common grace, we must always remember, is intended not to give us permission to bless and use unbelieving culture but to lift our hearts to God, the giver of “every good and perfect gift.” Our first concern has been to underscore our fellowship with God as the primary purpose and goal of our creation in his image. Now we need to consider the very mundane and practical aspects of being image bearers in the world God created for his glory and for