3 lenses
The object is the...
What
You take a candy bar from a store without paying
Wrong- Stealing
What is the 1st commandment
You shall have no other gods before Me.
The intention is the...
Why
Telling the teacher that your friend was throwing paper balls. You are telling the truth because you want to be honest and follow the rules. You are doing this loudly in front of the whole class, embarrassing your friend.
Wrong- although the object and intention is good, the circumstance is not good
Instead: tell them to stop, privately, or tell the teacher separately.
The 5th Commandment is...
Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which Adonai your God is giving you.
The Circumstance is the...
the context
Helping a classmate who is struggling with science homework. You want to help them learn the material because you care about them. You are doing this during a group project, and it is allowed by the teacher.
Morally Good
What is the 6th Commandment
Do not murder
What must take place for an act to be morally good?
All three elements must be good for the action to be good.
Taking a friend’s fancy mechanical pencil from their desk without asking. You forgot your pencil and want to do your math homework, but you also think the pencil is cool and want to keep it. It is right before a big test, and the friend is in the bathroom.
Wrong- Even if the intention was just to do work, the object (stealing) is wrong, making this an immoral action.
Do not steal is what commandment?
8th
A Moral Act is defined as
An action that is freely chosen and affects our relationship with God, others, and ourselves.
Helping someone feel included. You only do it because you want them to give you their dessert. The cafeteria is loud, and you are surrounded by friends.
Wrong- The act is morally good only if the intention is good.
Do not bear false witness against your neighbor is what commandment
9th