God @ Work - Ethics @ Work

What is Its Foundation?

Christian Ethics is founded on the changeless character of God

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8 NIV

This passage states the two main Commandments.

God's REQUIREMENT of US:

1) ACT JUSTLY

2) LOVE MERCY

3) WALK HUMBLY with Your God

1) ACT JUSTLY

"To act justly..." 

Micah 6:8

The Problem of Dual Morality

The Sin of Omission and Commission

- the Sin of not doing something that is right

- the Sin of doing something that is wrong 

Benefits over Commission

Ethics over Omission

2) LOVE MERCY

".... to love mercy"

Mercy is Justice with Love: The 2nd Chance 

Matthew 5:7" blessed are those merciful "

Mercy is tempered with love.

Mercy is unexpected Kindness: The 2nd Mile

When to hand out justice when to hand out love

3) WALK HUMBLY with Your God

".... and to walk humbly with your God"

Have can we live wisely and humbly?

God is on the move in his mission 

We participate in God's mission

- Pride is the greatest Sin of life

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NIV

1 Cor 10:31

It's about God,  Not about us

We are not earning to get God on our side.

We are upworking the character of God in us.

4 Tests for Ethical Living

1) the Sleeping Test - if I do this, can I sleep at night?

2) the Newspaper Test - Would I 

3) the Mirror Test - If I do this, will I feel uncomfortable with myself when facing this mirror?

4) the Child Test - If I do this, would I mind telling my teenage child?