Chrisitan Ethics Pt. 2 “Turning Biblical Grey to Black and White

Christ Community Church of Pembroke Pines

Gospel Love (vv.1-3)

Gospel Conscience (vv. 4-5)

• God’s will for you is that you be:

Saved (1 Tim 2:3-4)

Spirit-filled (Eph. 5:17-20)

Sanctified (1 Thess. 4:3)

Submissive (1 Pet. 2:13-15)

Suffering (1 Pet. 2:20-21)

Saying thanks (1 Thess. 5:16-18)

Psa. 37:4-5 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Gospel Glory (vv. 6-8)

2 Cor. 5:15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.

• Self-Examination Questions for turning grey to black and white:

1. “ All things are lawful (or permissible) for me,” but not all things are helpful.” (1 Cor. 6:12a). Question of Conscience: Is it helpful – physically, spiritually, and mentally?
2. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” (1 Cor 6:12b). Question of Conscience: Does it bring me under its power?
3. “Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.” (1 Cor. 8:13). Question of Love: Does it hurt others?
4. “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor.10:31). Question of Glory: Does it glorify God?