Sentences with phrase «ethical teaching of scripture»

And being good meant trying to live in accord with the ethical teaching of scripture, whether that was understood as a narrow and highly specific code of righteousness, or more generally as following important principles such as the golden rule, loving your neighbor as yourself, and so forth.

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One part of Protestantism fragmented and hardened into a series of contradictory biblicistic positions; the other continued to meander beyond the limits of Scripture and tradition and, uncontrolled by any legitimately established teaching authority, to become a dogmatic and ethical free - for - all.

c) Those opposed to WW2 fell into one of three major groups: * The communists, which remained opposed until Hitler invaded Russia; * The isolationists, that believed that non-interference was the only ethical foreign policy; * The Christians, that believed that all war was immoral, unethical, unjust, and contrary to what Scripture teaches.

When making any ethical decision, including the casting of a vote, you should consider (a) your own personal motives, (b) the range of possible, likely, and definite consequences, and (c) trusted counsel, all in light of the teaching of Scripture.

Obeying the Authority of Scripture: Both individually and corporately Trinity Western wholeheartedly embraces all the Bible teaches in regard to faith, ethical commitments, and way of life, believing it to be the ultimate standard of truth and hope.