Basis of ethics

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The ultimate foundation of ethics is the character and will of God, which is made known supremely through Jesus Christ and in Scripture.

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The foundation of ethics is the revealed righteousness of God

Romans 1:18–20 NIV
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
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The basis of ethics revealed in Scripture

All Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16–17 NIV
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The word of God

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The commandments of God

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The will of God

Mark 3:35 NIV
Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”
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The commandments of Jesus Christ

John 15:10 NIV
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
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The example of Jesus Christ

John 13:15 NIV
I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for 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 NIV
Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
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In government

Romans 13:1 NIV
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
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In rewarding individuals

1 Corinthians 9:7 NIV
Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its grapes? Who tends a flock and does not drink the milk?

In punishing individuals

Galatians 6:7 NIV
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
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