Basis of ethics

The foundation of ethics is the revealed righteousness of God

Romans 1:18–20 KJV 1900

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

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The basis of ethics revealed in Scripture

All Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJV 1900

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

The word of God

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The commandments of God

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The will of God

Mark 3:35 KJV 1900

For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

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The commandments of Jesus Christ

John 15:10 KJV 1900

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

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The example of Jesus Christ

John 13:15 KJV 1900

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

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The ethical teaching of Jesus Christ

In the Sermon on the Mount:

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Areas of life in which ethical conduct is expected of believers

In sexual behaviour

Romans 1:26–27 KJV 1900

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

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In government

Romans 13:1 KJV 1900

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

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In rewarding individuals

1 Corinthians 9:7 KJV 1900

Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

In punishing individuals

Galatians 6:7 KJV 1900

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.