Ministerial Ethics- Pastor Deborah Flashcards
What are “Biblical Ethics”
Leave old conduct behind and put on new conduct.
Eph 4:22-24
In Biblical Ethics what should we exhibit?
Exhibit the “fruit of the Spirit” Gal 5:22-23
Moral and ethical wholeness or perfection; freedom from moral sin; God-like character; sanctified, set apart for divine service.
Holiness-
Holy and upright living in accordance with God’s standard. Straightness- promotes the peace and well being of men in their relationships to one another.
Righteousness -
One who guides or conducts by showing the way; directs and precedes; goes first.
Exodus 13:21,22
Romans 12:8
1 Timothy 33:1-6
Leader:
Keep and seek all the commandments of God -
- Ephesians 6:6,7
- Romans 12:11
Four qualities of leadership - (1 Chronicles 28:8-10)*** Really Important!
Know God -
John 4-24
Luke 13:23-27
Second quality for leadership
God’s revealed truth about matters, doing what is good and refraining from evil according to the will of God.
What are “Bible Ethics”
Serve God-
Psalm 100:2
Romans 12
Third quality for leadership.
Be strong and do it. ( 1Cor. 7:37)
Settle the matter in your mind.
Control your will and bring it into subjection to God’s will.
Fourth quality of leadership
With the proper attitude, we have the ability to learn easily and quickly, and can attain our highest potential. Each individual must take the responsibility to adjust and correct his or her attitude to align with the will of God.
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Attitude of Leaders
Arrogance and pride will ultimately steer a person away from God. (II Chronicles 25:2; Amaziah, King of Judah)
Heart attitude
Two aspects of submission - an attitude as well as an act of will.
Willingness: ready to act, inclined or favorably disposed to perform, nor choosing to refuse.
Obedience: performing what is required, abstaining from what is forbidden.
Heart Attitude
A willing mind - in one accord or harmony; of the same mind.
A. II Corinthians 8:12
B. I Corinthians 1:10
C. I Peter 5: 1-4
1. Reacting causes scattering
2. Responding provides capable leadership.
Mind
Taught only to the twelve disciples.
- Matthew 5:12
- Matthew 5,6 and half of seven
Halfway through seven, the masses found Jesus. Jesus began to teach a basis salvation message.
Sermon on the Mount
A. Recognizing and isolating sin.
B. Giving; prayer and fasting; motives.
C. Approaching maturity.
D. Pride and judging others.
Progression of the Sermon on the Mount -