Name: Christian Ethics
Uploaded: 2022-04-15
Duration: 6 min 53 s
Description: Christian Ethics. Submitted by: Maria Theresa C. Magistrado Carolina E. Basilan.

Christian Ethics. Submitted by: Maria Theresa C. Magistrado Carolina E. Basilan. 

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Submitted by: Maria Theresa C.  Magistrado   Carolina E. Basilan

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What is Ethics?. Ethics is about how we decide what is right and what is wrong. “Ethics is the study of everyday behavior” and so involves every aspect of our lives.. 

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Ethics is about how we decide what is right and what is wrong.  “Ethics  is the study of everyday  behavior”  and so involves every aspect of our lives.

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What is Christian Ethics?. When we speak about Christian ethics, it does not mean that: a) those who are not Christian do not live by a moral code b) its content is different from other ethical systems c) Christian ethics are superior to other ethical systems d) all Christians agree about what is right and what is wrong. 

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When we speak about Christian ethics, it does not mean that: a) those who are not Christian do not live by a moral  code b) its content is different from other ethical  systems c) Christian ethics are superior to other ethical  systems d) all Christians agree about what is right and what is wrong

One definition of Christian Ethics: Ethics which considers the specific situation, gathers the facts  and uses  the principles (commands and doctrine) and values to be found in Christianity.

Use of Terms. Morality is used to describe our principles or convictions about what is right and wrong and our ultimate values. Ethics or Moral Philosophy refers to the study of those principles and values, analyzing them critically and working out how we make decisions. Applied or practical ethics is the way we apply ethical theories to practical situations. Meta-ethics is the study of the status of ethical theories. For example, a discussion of the meaning of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. Christian ethics often begins with the specific situation and asks what principles should apply in this case.. 

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Morality   is used to describe our principles or convictions about what is right and  wrong and  our ultimate values. Ethics  or Moral Philosophy  refers to the study of those principles and values,  analyzing them  critically and working out how we make decisions. Applied  or practical ethics  is the way we apply ethical theories to practical situations. Meta-ethics  is the study of the status of ethical theories.  For  example, a discussion of  the meaning  of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’.  Christian ethics often begins with the specific situation and asks what principles  should apply  in this case.

What are the main authorities or resources for Christian ethics?. 

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What are the main authorities or resources for Christian ethics?

1) The  Bible . The Bible is the “witness to the ‘central events’ of the faith, not to every  element within  the faith and to every problem with which the believer may be concerned” (Jones, p55).  2) The Tradition of the Church.  Since the church decided what was scripture and what  was not , we can’t divorce the authority of the Bible from the authority of the Church. In  ethics, what  past generations thought and said and did is important but is not the overruling  authority for  same reasons as the Bible.  3) Reason.  To use the authority of reason means that: • We must consider all the available evidence; • The conclusion must not be predetermined but follow from the evidence; • The argument should be coherent and not illogical . 4) The Current Experience of Christians builds upon tradition but is firmly rooted in  the present .

How to Apply Christian Ethics to Business Practices. 

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How to Apply Christian Ethics to Business Practices

1. Be Honest in the Business Setting  Whether you have an entry-level position or on your way to a C-level suite, honesty should be at the foundation of all you do. It is the easiest way to apply your Christian values to any business setting.  It is also sets an example for others and provides consistency in the workplace. Especially as you progress in your career,  w hen others know they can trust your word, you’re more likely to be considered for advancement, opportunity, and colleagueship.

2. Treat People Right in Business The golden rule is one of the first lessons we all learn as children Companies that treat their employees well also happen to be quite successful companies are also among the most ethical. in its 2021 list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, included such familiar names as Dell, Hanes, IBM, and Sony.. 

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2. Treat People Right in Business  The golden rule is one of the first lessons we all learn as children  Companies that treat their employees well also happen to be quite successful companies are also among the most ethical.   in its 2021 list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, included such familiar names as Dell, Hanes, IBM, and Sony.

3. Be Fair in Business Practices While it may be instinctual to take care of your employees, it’s also important to be fair in business dealings with your competitors. Doing what’s right may not always be easy, but being fair and honest enhances your reputation and helps you to build business relationships that could serve you far into the future. 4. Invest wisely in Businesses Businesses exist to make profit. There isn’t anything unchristian about earning money, striving to succeed, and taking care of your family. But the Bible teaches us to be wise in these endeavors. Choosing good advisors, living within your means, investing with care, and planning for tomorrow—whether for your personally or the company for which you work. When you invest wisely, you reap rewards that can serve you and others.. 

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3. Be Fair in Business Practices  While it may be instinctual to take care of your employees, it’s also important to be fair in business dealings with your competitors. Doing what’s right may not always be easy, but being fair and honest enhances your reputation and helps you to build business relationships that could serve you far into the future.  4. Invest wisely in Businesses Businesses exist to make profit. There isn’t anything unchristian about earning money, striving to succeed, and taking care of your family. But the Bible teaches us to be wise in these endeavors. Choosing good advisors, living within your means, investing with care, and planning for tomorrow—whether for your personally or the company for which you work. When you invest wisely, you reap rewards that can serve you and others.