Originally Posted by Blue Tick

Dispensational theology creates a secular/sacred distinction. This is everything with the church is "sacred" and anything done outside the church is "secular". The problem is they compartmentalize the role of the Christian in society and place unecessary burdens on people. Those who are "truly" spiritual will be sold out for the Lord and will become pastors, evangelists, or missionaries. This results in binding peoples conscience where scripture doesn't require it. The societal break down occurs when people are not taught what their biblical roles are and what it means to be a Christian in society. The Biblical role of a Christian in society is this.

Leading a quiet life, minding one's own business, providing for your family, maintaining a peaceable witness, and being content with one's position in life is not enough within DT. DT proponents emphasize one must constantly be serving in the church which results in a works oriented justification. One is justified by the amount of "serving" they are doing in the church. The societal break down occurs because people are so pressured to "serve" in the church thus neglecting their responsibilities as husbands, fathers, mothers, employees, and employers. When we walk in our God given and commanded roles that are in scripture Christians will truly be salt and light in the world.