Ethics and Morality Flashcards
Ethics
A theory and a way of thinking about behavior
Morality
What I choose to do in certain a situation
Values
Principles or judgements one puts in high regard
Moral Dilemma
A complex situation in which a person faces both mental and moral conflict
Where do we get our morals from?
God, Society, and culture
Does God ever ask us to break one of His laws in order to keep another?
No
1 Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it”
What are the four Ethical Decision Making Skills?
- Get the facts
- Brainstorm all the possible solutions- good and bad
- Consider the biblical principles involved
- Make a decision
What should always be the foundation for Christ’s follower to answer our questions?
God’s Word
What is the heart of Christian Ethics?
Love
What is the quote by Martin Luther King Jr. on love
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that”
What is Natural Moral Law
True, universally binding moral principles that are knowable by all people and are rooted in creation and the way things are made