Christian Ethics

As Christians we hold a view of morality that differs from the view held by the secular world. In my journey through life I have learned that the source of Christian ethics is God. Through our understanding of God and of His nature a solid foundation for morality is created. Ethics are standards based on ones beliefs, on ones faith, and on individual love. For God so loved the world that he gave his only …

…serve the larger and overriding ideal of a community of free and equal persons ruled by the quest of the best life possible for all. Some inequalities, then, are unavoidable, some are necessary, and some are justifiable. It is hard to improve on the principle that requires from each according to ability and gives to each according to need, while not ignoring merit. Justice and love are apposites that require, limit, and complete each other.