5 Classic Tests for What Is Moral or Immoral
Is it ever right to kill, buy illegal drugs, get a divorce, abort a fetus, or sell your body to make a living? Have you noticed that these and other moral questions get contradictory answers? How do you know if what you’re doing is moral or immoral?
Over the centuries, Bible-teachers have used five timeless tests for guiding Christians in making moral decisions. Before you make a decision about what you are now doing or are about to do, make sure it passes these 5 Classic Tests for what’s Moral or Immoral.
- The test of CHARACTER
Ask yourself, if I make this decision, what will it do to my character? Will my conscience be clear? Will my Heavenly Father be proud of me?.
- The test of AUTHORITY
Ask yourself, if I make this decision, who is my authority? Is this taught throughout the Bible or is it just something I accept as truth to justify my behavior.
- The test of PURPOSE
Ask yourself, if I make this decision, what is my purpose? What do I really want? Who will benefit most from this choice? Will this decision be consistent with God’s purposes for my life and the lives of those for whom I care?
- The test of RELATIONSHIP
Ask yourself, if I make this decision, how will it affect my personal relationship with my Lord? Will your choice draw you closer to him? Will it please him?
- The test of ETERNITY
Ask yourself, if I make this decision, where will it take me? What are the probable long term results? What are the eternal consequences for me and others?
Bill Nichols
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