2. CODE OF ETHICS
• The highest code of ethics is the system of moral
teaching inculcated by Christ, and which
represents Christianity on its practical side, as
carried out in private, social, and communal life.
• Biblical ethics brings us to the outward
manifestation of the grace of God. We are
showing believers the power that we possess to
be morally pure in Christ. Our righteousness must
stand pure before the eyes of men. Isaiah
54:14, Matthew 6:33
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3. ETHICS
• Ethics: Grk (ēthikē, from ēthikos) word means
character and is connected with custom or
habit. Moral: Latin (mores) meaning habits or
customs. Thus moral philosophy deals with
right conduct, ethical duty, virtue.
• Right: Latin (rectus) implying straight or
according to rule. The supreme good, is the
supreme end at which we aim. Ethics should
be the direction of the believers life.
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4. THE GREATEST GOOD
• Christian ethics means the greatest good and
highest morality comes from the will of God as it
is revealed in the Bible. Ethics is a standard of
character, and God’s standard for us is Jesus
Christ. Philippians 2:5, 2Timothy 3:16, Hebrews
12:2
• God has not a standard for us, but He intends for
Christians to become the standard. By giving
believers a list of requirements. Matthew 5:14-
16, 2Corithians 5:20, 1Thessalonians
4:1, 1Corithians 4:13, Romans 12:12, Ephesians
4:12, Philippians 2:13
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5. A LIFE OF HIGHEST ORDER
• Christ is the perfect one from whom issues the
life of highest order. He who translated virtue into
holiness, duty into privilege, and opened out a
goal of perfect bliss through self sacrifice.
Matthew 5:17, Romans 3:31
• Jesus was cognizant of sin, and of man’s guilty
state, and of satanic forces arrayed against him.
He knew that goodness could not be lived out
unless moral evil was renounced by a penitent
heart.
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6. HEAD OF THE HUMAN RACE
• As the head of the human race, Jesus enacted
laws amidst human conditions, and in Himself
revealed how these laws could be adapted to
the needs of man. He lived perfectly for God
and man, subjecting Himself to divine and
human laws, in obedience to them He fulfilled
all righteousness. Hebrews 5:8.
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7. MANS CONDUCT
• Within all the epistles are scattered rules and
directions, covering the whole ground of private
and social life. The apostles taught that as a man
believes so must he behave. Galatians 5:22-23
• Love must be fostered, Christ’s image must be
reflected in the lives of those He saves. Romans
8:37-39
• There should be no contradiction between
profession and practice. What we believe will
influence behavior, creed will harmonize with
conduct and character. Romans 5:1-2,7-8
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Editor's Notes
1. We are to shine as lights2. We are to walk worthy3. We are o live pleasing to God4. We are to be examples to others in all things5. We are to be victorious in tribulations and temptations6. We are to be conspicuous for our humility7. We must appropriate divine power for the accomplishment of all God wants to make us.
