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Module 2 Topic 6
Module 2 Topic 6
Module 2
Christian Ethics
(C.E. 2)
Mid Terms
First Semester
A.Y. 2020-2021
Unit Objectives:
1. To name the consequences of Sin and what are the moral lessons we can derive from it.
2. To reflect on the three (3) basic questions of Ethics:
1.1. What is the highest good of man?
1.2. Why I am here on earth?
1. 3. What is the purpose of my life?
2. To re-read the Ten Commandments and retrieve its relevant insights that are useful in making
ethical decisions
3. To differentiate ethics from the lens of the different philosophies vs. Ethics from the lens of
the Judeo-Christian Tradition
4. To appreciate the relevance of being informed of Biblical ethical principles
5. To translate in their daily lives the basic moral teachings of the Bible implied in the Decalogue,
Jesus’ summary of the Law, and Sermon on the Mouth or the Be-attitudes.
Topic 6:
Biblical Ethics, the Decalogue (Ten Commandments)
Learning Experiences:
2. The
God’s grace= supplies the chief motive for obedience to his commandments, grace provides the
main stimulus for to good behaviour rather than fear. Humanity, as God’s covenant partners, are invited
to respond gratefully to his prior acts of undeserved love; they are summoned to do God’s will in
gratitude for his grace rather than submit in terror to threats of punishment.
God’s Expectation = In a word, God's covenant demand is, “you shall keep my commandments
and do them because I am the Lord who brought you out of Egypt to be your God (Ex. 19:33ff)”
B. The Decalogue: The covenant provided the context for God’s Law-giving consequently; a distinctive
feature of the OT Law was its stress on the maintenance of right relationship between people, and
between people and God.
Consequences: Therefore, the most serious consequence of law-breaking was not a material
punishment but the resulting breakdown in relationship
The Decalogue
2 Greek Words where the Decalogue originated:
1. “Deca”- means “Ten” – Decade in English, “dekada” in Filipino.
2. “Logos”- “Word.”
Therefore: Decalogue means “Ten Words” In Hebrew Origin: “dabar” – which is anoun,
meaning-- “word,” “report”
Or “command.” Hence: Decalogue is translated as “Ten Commandments”
Biblical Usage: “Miswa” – usually denotes God’s commands--Numbers 15:39; Deut. 4:2;1 Kings 18:18
Though it is also used for human commands: Isaiah 29: 13; Jeremiah 35:14-18, and the
commands of the kings: 1 kings 2:43; 2kings 18:36, Esther 3:3; Nehemiah 11:33.
Background of the Ten Commandments - The Ten Commandments were written by God upon two
tablets of stone and then given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Most scholars date this event around the 13th
or 14th century BC. God gave the Decalogue to the Israelites shortly after they left Egypt. Most Scholars
suggest that the Ten Commandments is the epitome of man’s duty to God and his neighbour.
It set of Biblical Principles relating to ethics and worship, which play a fundamental role in the
Abrahamic religions (Judaism & Islam). The commandments include instructions to have no other gods
before him, to honour one's parents, and to keep the Sabbath day holy, as well as prohibitions against
idolatry, blasphemy, murder, adultery, theft, dishonesty, and coveting (Torah: Summary of the 613 laws)
2 Divisions:
A. Commandment # 1-4 = Spells out the basic sanctities governing beliefs, worship, his name and
his day—the Sabbath.
Significance = Warning against: Polytheism and Idolatry
Polytheism – the worship of several gods
Idolatry – anything that replaces God in your heart/life
The moral law reaffirmed in the NT by Jesus Christ and Paul (in his teachings)
The two great commandments, Matt 22:36-40; Luke 10:26-28
The Ten Commandments, Matt 19:16-19 = Luke 18:18-20 (reaffirms Coms. #5-9)
Reaffirmed by Paul
Ten Commandments reaffirmed in Rom 2:21-23 (Coms. #1-2, 7-8); and Rom 13:8-10
(Coms. #68, 10, and “any other”)
1. Read and understand the Basic Definition in Christian Ethics
on this page. This will be included in your Mid Term Exam
1. Ethics – from the Greek word “ethos” which means standard or rule; a norm; it deals with
principles of conduct i.e. what is right? What is wrong?
2. Morality – from the Latin word “mores” which means “custom” or “habit.” Morals are what
people do.
3. Christian Ethics – Applying Christian principles in daily life e.g. translating doctrine into deeds,
or translating your Christian Faith into action.
4. Moral Theology – the study of moral principles and their application to cases
6. Manners – A way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens.
Practice, style, execution, or method (Arts)
7. Character – a good repute; the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual
nature of some person or thing.
10. Justice –the quality of being just, impartial, or fair; giving what is due to others
12. Lying –false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a
falsehood.
13. Trust –reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing;
confidence.
17. Economic Justice – a component of social justice; a set of moral principles for building
economic institutions, the ultimate goal of which is to create an opportunity for each person to
create a sufficient material foundation upon which to have a dignified, productive, and creative
life beyond economics.
18. Conscience – an inherited moral and ethical knowledge and awareness that intellectually
and emotionally guides us in differing between good and evil.
19. Temptation –Pressure applied to your thinking designed to create wrong emotions which
will eventually lead to wrong actions; is that which move us to sin
20. Sin – it means “to miss the mark”; “something that separates humankind from God” (Alister
McGrath)
21. Idolatry – making a god out of something; anything that or which replaces the One True God
in your life or in your heart
25. Pride -a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority,
whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
27. Envy -a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success,
possessions, etc.
29. Anger -a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
Beatitudes Symbols
Directions: Draw an appropriate symbol next to each Beatitudes to help remember its meaning.
Symbol The Beatitudes
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.