Right & Wrong 1 Kings 3:9

Definition of Terms What is wrong? 1.Behavior that is not morally good or correct; a harmful, unfair, or illegal act 2.not agreeing with the facts or truth; speaking, acting, or judging in a way that does not agree with the facts or truth; 3.not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person

Definition of Terms What is right? 1. morally or socially correct or acceptable 2. agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct

Does the Bible speak of discerning right and wrong? 'Moreover your little ones and your children, who you say will be victims, who today have no knowledge of good and evil, they shall go in there; to them I will give it, and they shall possess it. Deuteronomy 1:39

Does the Bible speak of discerning right and wrong? Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom. Psalm 51:6

Does the Bible speak of discerning right and wrong? But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14

The World View of Ethics Situation ethics 1. Right and wrong is based on the situation and the benefit. 2. “The outcome justifies the means?” Committing sin is acceptable if the outcome benefits others.

The World Practices a variety of Ethical Systems 1.The Calvinist says, whatever you do, you didn’t do it, God did. 2.The Atheist says, whatever you do, it doesn’t matter; everything is permitted. 3.The Social Anarchism says, whatever you do, don’t get caught. 4.The Pharisee says, whatever you do, do it to be seen of men (Matthew 6:1).

The World Practices a variety of Ethical Systems 5. The liberal says, whatever you do, do it as long as your heart is right. 6. The Change Agent says, whatever you do, surrender the Truth. 7. The fence sitting Middle of the Roader says, whatever you do, hug everybody, don’t disagree. 8. The Playboy says, whatever you do, have fun.

The World Practices a variety of Ethical Systems 9. The Politician says, whatever you do, be able to blame another. 10. The husband says, whatever you do, wait until halftime. 11. The wife says, whatever you do, don’t do it. 12. Joseph Fletcher (promulgator of Situation Ethics) says, whatever you do, what you do isn’t important, as long as you love.

The World Practices a variety of Ethical Systems 13. Paul taught, whatever you do, “do all in the name of the Lord” and “do all to the glory of God”

The World Practices a variety of Ethical Systems And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Justifying excuses for situation ethics sometimes seen in the church Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?“ 1 Kings 3:9

Justifying excuses for situation ethics sometimes seen in the church 1. To justify using questionable men on a lectureship or in a gospel meeting brethren say his reputation as a speaker will draw a crowd and he has promised not to preach on “that” subject here.

Justifying excuses for situation ethics sometimes seen in the church 2. Suppose the congregation you are visiting is using mechanical instruments. Should we join in that type of worship because there is no time to go anywhere else?

Justifying excuses for situation ethics sometimes seen in the church 3. Do we need to continue the examples to show the error of what is deemed acceptable among some brethren?

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong A.Are their examples of situation ethics in the Bible? 1.We do not find where damnable error is tolerated (after a chance to repent is given). 2.We do not find where just because someone is an apostle their mistakes or error is tolerated.

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision. And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. Galatians 2:11-13

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong B. No matter the situation Bible standards must be upheld. 1.Regardless of who is involved; family or friends

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. Matthew 10:37

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong B. No matter the situation Bible standards must be upheld. 1.Regardless of who is involved; family or friends 2.Divorce, Remarriage, death of the unfaithful and many more examples can be given when people sometimes change their views or “revisit” or “study the matter again” to only arrive at a conclusion that is contrary to the Bible.

The Biblical View of Right & Wrong 1.What we must keep in mind is the fact that heaven and hell hang in the balance. 2.Are you willing to do what is right according to the standard of the Bible- even when it is unpopular or can offend a loved one?