Jesus As A Source Of Moral Authority Flashcards
What do Catholics believe about Jesus as a source of moral authority?
-Christians believe that Jesus is the ultimate source of moral authority. As one of the persons of the Trinity, he has equal authority to God the Father
-They believe that as the incarnate son of God he’s has the authority to pass judgment on and even update the laws in the Old Testament
Why do Christians believe Jesus is an ultimate source of moral authority?
-“This is my son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him”- The Bible
-This was a command from God to the apostles that shows the authority Jesus had over moral matters
What are some examples of Jesus’ teaching?
-On the Sermon of the Mount he gave the beatitudes e.g. “blessed are the merciful” or “blessed are the peacemakers”
-he gave the golden rule “treat others the way you would want to be treated”
How does the Belief in Jesus as a source of moral authority influence a Catholic’s life?
Catholics will try to follow the teachings of Jesus in their everyday lives when making a moral decision.
