Ethical Teachings and How They Guide Adherents in Their Daily Lives
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Ethical teachings and how they guide adherents in their daily lives
Ethics can be defined as ‘Human moral conduct according to principles of what is good or right to do’. In Christianity there are certain ethical teachings, mainly The Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Jesus’ commandments of love. The Ten Commandments are derived from the Old Testament which defines what people must do in order to serve God faithfully and gives direction on how to live a life according to the covenant and in essence to be a good Christian person. In the New Testament the Beatitudes and Jesus’ commandments of love are found. With love being the main concept of these teachings, they and the Ten Commandments can be seen as alike as they show Christians how to live a blessed life. Adherents can look to the words and teachings of the church in guiding their own lives to see how they may aspire to make moral and ethical decisions and the way they treat others as Jesus would.
Christian ethics are not centered on ethical codes, oaths, social environment or human values but are embedded in the nature and activity of god. As one explores god and his character they discover that he is righteous, just and loving and judges accordingly. Christian fundamentals are centered on the fact that God will judge correctly and has revealed his love for mankind through Jesus Christ. When one thinks of Christian code of ethical conduct and morality, the Ten Commandments are immediately brought to mind
The Ten Commandments are the first part of God's law system. The 10 laws are based upon, God's self-identification, followed by commandments against the worship of other gods, idolatry, and misuse of the divine name , positive commands to observe the Sabbath and to honour parents, Prohibitions of violent acts against neighbours, namely, killing and adultery, Prohibitions of crimes against community life, namely, stealing, testifying falsely, and strong desire after the life and goods of
Ethical teachings and how they guide adherents in their daily lives
Ethics can be defined as ‘Human moral conduct according to principles of what is good or right to do’. In Christianity there are certain ethical teachings, mainly The Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Jesus’ commandments of love. The Ten Commandments are derived from the Old Testament which defines what people must do in order to serve God faithfully and gives direction on how to live a life according to the covenant and in essence to be a good Christian person. In the New Testament the Beatitudes and Jesus’ commandments of love are found. With love being the main concept of these teachings, they and the Ten Commandments can be seen as alike as they show Christians how to live a blessed life. Adherents can look to the words and teachings of the church in guiding their own lives to see how they may aspire to make moral and ethical decisions and the way they treat others as Jesus would.
Christian ethics are not centered on ethical codes, oaths, social environment or human values but are embedded in the nature and activity of god. As one explores god and his character they discover that he is righteous, just and loving and judges accordingly. Christian fundamentals are centered on the fact that God will judge correctly and has revealed his love for mankind through Jesus Christ. When one thinks of Christian code of ethical conduct and morality, the Ten Commandments are immediately brought to mind
The Ten Commandments are the first part of God's law system. The 10 laws are based upon, God's self-identification, followed by commandments against the worship of other gods, idolatry, and misuse of the divine name , positive commands to observe the Sabbath and to honour parents, Prohibitions of violent acts against neighbours, namely, killing and adultery, Prohibitions of crimes against community life, namely, stealing, testifying falsely, and strong desire after the life and goods of
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