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Biblical Ethics - Coggle Diagram
Biblical Ethics
Deontological theory - fairness prioritized
“do the right thing”
Obedience
Trusting Gods commands are not a burden but for good
Freedom of Spirit means the ability to do what is right without our own understanding
Submission is inescapable - we choose submit to God or a lesser substitute
Brings order rather than chaos
A form of worship when we reflect Christ as Gods image
Ethical Absolutes
We know God through righteousness
His good character doesn’t change & provides steadfast definitions for what is right
Our character transforms through reflecting Him
Human dignity and freedom are achieved in the presence of God, apart from sin
Only one greater than humans can define human standards
Fairness & justice require consistency in the treatment of everyone
The Law
Teaches
Holiness & character of God
Distinctions between Creator & created
Commands
Truth
Righteousness
Liberty
A gift of grace
GRACE
Teleological Theories - depends on outcome
“achieve the right thing”
Legalism
Obedience as a means to salvation
False piety & hypocrisy is a weak testimony
Self-reliance instead of trusting God
Diminishing need for Christ & fulfillment of His sacrifice
Shallow character from living by what one does (always limited)
Fear prevails over love; lack of reverence without rest
Cultural Relativism
Ever-changing culture determines right from wrong
No universal moral standard
Subjective belief of one or the group is absolute, especially when results are most desirable
Individual Relativism
Truth related only to what one person thinks or feels; subjectivity
Behaviorism: A persons culture or environment is responsible for their behavior
Freedom and dignity must be discarded
Personal responsibility non-existant
Seen as a violation of rights or freedom to limit one’s choices
Rights Approach
The Virtue Approach
Choosing that which will promote virtuous character within
The Common Good Approach
Utilitarian Approach
Identify possible choices
Evaluate benefits and effects of influence from each choice
3.Choose the solution with greatest amount of benefit for most amount of people
Problem: Not everyone views or receives the same benefits & consequence is ignored