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Christian Ethics. Submitted by: Maria Theresa C. Magistrado Carolina E. Basilan.
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What is Ethics?. Ethics is about how we decide what is right and what is wrong. “Ethics is the study of everyday behavior” and so involves every aspect of our lives..
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What is Christian Ethics?. When we speak about Christian ethics, it does not mean that: a) those who are not Christian do not live by a moral code b) its content is different from other ethical systems c) Christian ethics are superior to other ethical systems d) all Christians agree about what is right and what is wrong.
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Use of Terms. Morality is used to describe our principles or convictions about what is right and wrong and our ultimate values. Ethics or Moral Philosophy refers to the study of those principles and values, analyzing them critically and working out how we make decisions. Applied or practical ethics is the way we apply ethical theories to practical situations. Meta-ethics is the study of the status of ethical theories. For example, a discussion of the meaning of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. Christian ethics often begins with the specific situation and asks what principles should apply in this case..
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What are the main authorities or resources for Christian ethics?.
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How to Apply Christian Ethics to Business Practices.
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2. Treat People Right in Business The golden rule is one of the first lessons we all learn as children Companies that treat their employees well also happen to be quite successful companies are also among the most ethical. in its 2021 list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, included such familiar names as Dell, Hanes, IBM, and Sony..
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3. Be Fair in Business Practices While it may be instinctual to take care of your employees, it’s also important to be fair in business dealings with your competitors. Doing what’s right may not always be easy, but being fair and honest enhances your reputation and helps you to build business relationships that could serve you far into the future. 4. Invest wisely in Businesses Businesses exist to make profit. There isn’t anything unchristian about earning money, striving to succeed, and taking care of your family. But the Bible teaches us to be wise in these endeavors. Choosing good advisors, living within your means, investing with care, and planning for tomorrow—whether for your personally or the company for which you work. When you invest wisely, you reap rewards that can serve you and others..
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4. Invest wisely in Businesses Businesses exist to make profit. There isn’t anything unchristian about earning money, striving to succeed, and taking care of your family. But the Bible teaches us to be wise in these endeavors. Choosing good advisors, living within your means, investing with care, and planning for tomorrow—whether for your personally or the company for which you work. When you invest wisely, you reap rewards that can serve you and others..
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5. Donate to Worthy Causes Just as companies that treat its employees well tend to do better than those that do not, those organizations that give back to the community also reap rewards that are both altruistic and financial. Generosity, whether that comes in the form of giving money, expertise, time, or care is a bedrock of Christian ethics. When you support causes that align well with your principles, you demonstrate good personal and corporate citizenship. Many business leaders understand that faith and success need not mutually exclusive. You can bring your Christian principles into work and be someone who leads with authority, compassion, and integrity..