Transcript File - iTeenChallenge

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
function of choice.”
1)“…desired outcome of the
situation”
the
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2. What Christian ethics…..
IS
IS NOT
Write out a list in groups.
Christian Ethics
2, b. What is legalism? What
problems can this cause?
1)
2)
3)
4)
List of Laws just get bigger
One requires you to break
another a law
They hinder moral maturity
They foster religious pride
and superiority
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4, a. Where does Christian principles
come in?
b. God’s Word
c. Words of Jesus
d. Holy Spirit as our teacher and
guide
Christian Ethics – Practical Application
B, 2. Questions to ask ourselves…
a.
b.
c.
d.
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…?
Christian Ethics – Practical Application
B, 2. Questions to ask ourselves…
e.
f.
g.
What does good Christian
counsel say…?
What does the civil law say…?
What does your organization
say?
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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 worldview
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4. What do we do…?
a. Confess our sins – ask forgiveness
b. Study the Word of God and pray
c. Be honest and ethical
d. Commit to telling the whole truth
e. Come under authority
f. Lead by your words and example
g. Take responsibility for your mistakes
h. Be careful with pride
Christian Ethics – Practical Application
5. Why have we chosen to be a
Christian Leader?
a. The “why” question is
important to God and to others.
b. How people lead is also
important to God. (Phil. 2:1-8)
c. When it comes to being a
leader that pleases God,
attitude is everything and
motives do matter.