Christian Ethics

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Christian Ethics

• A, 1. What is Christian ethics?
• a set of moral standards or principles.
• b. What is situation ethics?
• determined right or wrong by the
  function of choice.
• 1)desired outcome of the situation
• Getting things done though people

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Christian Ethics

• 2. What Christian ethics..
• IS IS NOT
• Write out a list in groups.

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Christian Ethics

• 2, b. What is legalism? What problems can this
  cause?
• List of Laws just get bigger
• One requires you to break another a law
• They hinder moral maturity
• They foster religious pride and superiority
• Write out a list in groups.

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Christian Ethics

• 4, a. Where does Christian principles come in?
• b. Gods Word
• c. Words of Jesus
• d. Holy Spirit as our teacher and guide
• Write out a list in groups.

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Christian Ethics Practical Application

• B, 2. Questions to ask ourselves
• What does the Bible say?
• What does the principles of the Bible say?
• What would Jesus do?
• What is the Holy Spirit telling you to do?

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Christian Ethics Practical Application

• B, 2. Questions to ask ourselves
• What does good Christian counsel say?
• What does the civil law say?
• What does your organization say?

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Christian Ethics Practical Application

• 3. What about cultural differences?
• a. Three questions to ask.
• 1) Is the Word of God cross-cultural?
• 2) Is the Holy Spirit cross-cultural?
• 3) Is the teachings and example of Jesus cross
  cultural?
• b. We need a cross-cultural world-view

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Christian Ethics Practical Application

• 4. What do we do?
• Confess our sins ask forgiveness
• Study the Word of God and pray
• Be honest and ethical
• Commit to telling the whole truth
• Come under authority
• Lead by your words and example
• Take responsibility for your mistakes
• Be careful with pride

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Christian Ethics Practical Application

• 5. Why have we chosen to be a Christian Leader?
• The why question is important to God and to
  others.
• How people lead is also important to God. (Phil.
  21-8)
• When it comes to being a leader that pleases God,
  attitude is everything and motives do matter.