Christian Ethics
What is ethics?
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity.
What are the guiding principles that God gave to Moses called?
The Ten Commandments
What is the second commandment?
“You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind” (Exodus 20:4).
What is Christian ethics?
The study of moral principles and actions based on Christian beliefs, seeking to guide individuals on how to live a life that pleases God.
What is the first commandment?
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3)
“My son, give me your _________, and let your eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:25).
“My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:25).
What are Abuna Gorgorios II mainly known for?
Abuna Gorgorios II is mainly remembered for setting an example to pass the Orthodox faith to the next generation by establishing academies.
“I searched for you with my whole ____________. Do not drive me away from your ______________________” (Psalms 118(9):10).
“I searched for you with my whole heart. Do not drive me away from your commandments” (Psalms 118(9):10).
Name something or someone that we might mistakenly see as an idol?
1. Money
2. Music
3. Phone (Social Media)
4. Celebrities
What is the difference between ethics and Christian ethics?
Ethics are moral principles created by man, while Christian ethics are derived from God's word (the Bible).
What are two ways we can show God that we only worship him?
1. Praying.
2. Going to church.
3. Loving thy neighbor.
4. Following the 10 commandments.
If we do have an idol in our lives that we mistakenly worship, how can we overcome it?
1. Pray.
2. Read the bible.
3. Go to church.
4. Speak to your confession father.
5. Speak to your parents.
What is one way we can measure if we are following Christian Ethics?
The Orthodox Bible
“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your _____________, with all your soul and with all your mind’” (Mathew 22:37).
“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind’” (Mathew 22:37).
Describe the two tablets that the 10 commandments are divided into?
The first tablet contains the first 4 commandments, which relate to our relationship with God.
The second tablet contains the remaining 6 commandments, which relate to our relationship with each other.