Ch:4 Ethics Review

Understanding Ethics

Contrast the biblical concept of virtue to that of Greek culture.

Identify at least three virtues and the contrasting

vices.

Why shouldn't the study of ethics be reduced to hardto-solve ethical difficulties?

What three elements necessary for growing in true virtue can lead to virtue counterfeits when wrongly oriented?

How does the life of Judah illustrate the hope for forgiveness and true transformation offered in the gospel?

Practicing Ethical Decision-Making

6. Analyze the scenario below to determine where virtue could be subtly twisted into a vice.

A college student works diligently to achieve a 4.0. He or she focuses all attention on studies and will not allow any other activity to interrupt those studies.

Analyze the scenario below to determine where virtue could be subtly twisted into a vice.

Even though you know your sibling is sneaking out of the house at night, you cover for him or her because you believe in staying loyal to your closest sibling.

Analyze the scenario below to determine how a virtue could be wrongly accused of being a vice.

A pastor confronts sinful, unethical practices in the culture. He calls on people to repent to receive God's forgiveness.

Analyzing and Evaluating Ethical Claims

How would you respond to the following claim? The greatest heroes in movies and literature are not the simplistically virtuous personalities. The greatest heroes are the complicated personalities who choose to do good despite having major flaws. This proves that inward character is far less important than some people make it out to be.

How would you respond to the following claim? Jesus was a great man who showed us how to be better people. We should follow his example by overturning unjust systems and doing good to the oppressed in society.

Creating My Own Position Statements on Ethics

Write a position statement on the aim, source, and means that you would like to be your own in pursuing virtue. Personalize it and make it more specifically applicable to your own life situation.

Write a biblically based position statement on the concept of being authentic.