This nation, at one time had fairly decent morals, but is quickly becoming like so many heathen nations that have gone before The morals of our day are.

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This nation, at one time had fairly decent morals, but is quickly becoming like so many heathen nations that have gone before The morals of our day are very lax, to say the least. All that is necessary to be aware of this is to look around us with open eyes. THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR WHAT WE SEE – Sin is not looked upon as sin anymore First Christian Church (Beer & Hymns) 1314 SW Park Avenue Portland, Oregon US (503) Visit Website (503) Visit Website THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR WHAT WE SEE – Sin is not looked upon as sin anymore – There has been a general relaxing of attitudes toward morality Joseph Fletcher, professor of Social Ethics, Episcopal Theology School, Cambridge, Mass., in his book Situation Ethics said: "Every man must decide for himself what is right." -- "any act -- even lying, premarital sex, abortion, adultery, and murder -- could be right depending on the circumstances.“ – Christians do not remain static – (grow as God's word works in them) - sinners become worse and worse 2Tim 3:13 – We can’t determine morality from men’s standards, so how do we determine what is morally right and good, so we can be pleasing to God THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

WHAT IS MORALITY OR HOW SHALL WE DETERMINE? – Earnest Hemingway defines it as: "What is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after. Is this our standard of morality? – Webster: (a) "of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior Ethical. (b) Expressing or teaching a conception of right behavior. (c) Conforming to a standard of right behavior. (d) Sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.“ – The Bible sets forth a good definition of morality 2Sam 13:12,13, THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

MORALITY AS DEFINED IN SCRIPTURE: 2Sam 13:12,13 – "Such a thing ought not to be done in Israel" Lev.18:9 Against God – "Whither shall I cause my shame to go?“ Against another human being Gen 1:26,27; Matt 25:40,45; 1Cor 8:12 – "Thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel“ Against himself 1Cor 6:18 THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

MORALITY AS DEFINED IN SCRIPTURE: 2Sam 13:12,13 – C. S. Lewis used the analogy of a fleet of ships or an orchestra to illustrate these principles. All must be headed for the right port - a common goal All must be kept in proper relationship - must not collide Each must be in good sailing condition - good repair – In the book (Mere Christianity p.57) is found this quote: "Morality, then seems to be concerned with three things. (1) Fair play and harmony between individuals. (2) Harmonizing the things inside each individual. (3) The general purpose of human life as a whole; what man was made for.” THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP TO MORALITY – The Christian must be a morally good person, but not just by the world's standards – The Christian must be morally good by God's standards Turn our attention first and foremost toward heaven Matt 6:33; Rom 12:1,2; Isa 55:8,9; Eccl 12:13; Matt 7:21 We must treat others right; will it be harmful to others 1Cor 8:8,13; Phil 2:3-8 We must keep ourselves "fit" for Master's use 1Jhn 2:15-17; Prov 14:12; Lk 9:62; Jas 1:27 – All these included in 1st and 2nd commandment Matt 22:36-40 THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS

This has been just an overview of the world's view of morality contrasted with the Bible's view of morality. If the morals of the world in general are to improve, we as Christians must show the Bible's standard of morality and be vocal in our disapproval of the world's standards We must make our lives right with God and let others know we want and expect them to conform to God's standard so that we can all be with God in eternity. That's what Jesus said in Matt 5:13-16 in regard to us being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Let your light SO shine before men. THE CHRISTIAN AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO MORALS