15. The New Morality

What is right and what is wrong? What codes of conduct are acceptable today that weren't acceptable 20 years ago? Today many in society seek to re-write codes of conduct, permissiveness and even the Ten Commandments. In this endeavor they even recast Paul's words into a different light--by saying that Paul addressed an entirely different audience! Yet the Bible insists on morality. Though we are not saved by the Law, but only through the blood shed on Calvary, yet Jesus admonished even the adulterous woman to "go and sin no more." (John 8:11) Fruits of our faith are evident in the lives we lead. The Ten Commandments give us God's guide for living lives of thankfulness for his great mercy.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13--

What historical event(s) was Paul referring to?

Why did these things happen?

Against what activities does Paul warn against?

What final admonition does Paul give?

What promise does he also state?

Galatians 5:16-26--

What two camps does Paul speak of?

List the acts of the sinful nature:
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The warning to those who live like this...

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What does Paul say about such things?

What does he mean when he says "against such things there is no law"?

What then is the action and attitude of our New Man in Christ?

Ephesians 5 & 6--

Whom does Paul say we should imitate?

What general principles does Paul give to all people?

Are these principles still valid today? Explain.

What principles does he give to husbands and to wives?

Are these principles still valid today? Explain.

What principles are given to parents and children?

Are these still valid today? Explain.

What principles are given to slaves and masters?

Are these still valid today? Explain.

How does the armor of God affect our morality?

Read Judges 19 and 20. What crimes were committed? What were the consequences? What does this incident show us about human nature? What does it illustrate about morality even among those who are of the Promise?

List and discuss the curses found in Deuteronomy 27:16-26.

List and discuss the prohibitions in Leviticus 18:1-30. How similar are these sins to today's sins?

Read Romans 1:18-2:16. What is Paul addressing, to whom and why? Discuss.

For Discussion

Was Paul speaking only to a people and a culture of his time when he wrote his letters? Explain your answer.

Why do we, as a Church, stress morality when we are saved by faith and not by the deeds of the Law?

Why is it an act of love for the Church to uphold moral standards?

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