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Doing the right thing - Coggle Diagram
Doing the right thing
sexual morality and ethics
humans created to reflect the divine nature of the creator
3 persons unified in 1 God
1 man 1 woman united for life
leaving behind parents
leaving behind any past sexual relations with others
humans are to observe distinction between the sexes- no unisex
men- strong
women- comforting
both genders
hard working
assertive
Christlike
equal in value
distortions
homosexuality
transgender
abuse
adultery
Deontology- doing it out of Duty
5 flaws
Just following laws doesn't make you attractive to others
not everything is black and white
Fails to emphasize character
Depersonalized- no love for God or others
No credit to God but still assumes human worth
Evolutionary Ethics
claims humans are not given responsibility for actions
Form of Naturalism
only evaluates choices doesn't inform them
alternative
Recognize God as creator
Purpose for living
basis for morality and ethics
Human worth
3 main questions
what's the highest good
seek 1st the Kindom of God and his righteousness
what is the standard
God's will and His Word
Are we free to choose morally and ethically
man has choice
if not for grace he will choose evil
Grace frees man to choose Christ and with Him freedom to obey and choose good
marriage
purpose
demonstrate love
relationship
procreation
keys to success
SEX
UNITY W/ GOD
COMMITMENT
Both OT law and Teachings of Christ are basis for Christian ethics
In both OT and NT God requires holiness because he is HOLY
NT teaches doing right things resulting in right consequences from right motives