Chapter 8 The Context Of Christian Ethics Summary

“Chapter 8: The Contexts of Christian Ethics” In chapter eight, the context of Christian ethics is the interpretation of the context for action is an element essential to any moral discernment and judgment (Boulton, Kennedy and Verhey 281). If understanding correctly, in the ethical decision-making, first there are principles that are explicitly Christian. To point out, allegiance to God also community, valuing being made in God’s image, sacrifice, also stewardship is a few of these principles. However, the church is the context (home) for Christian ethics. Nonetheless, in my opinion, discussing the context of Christian ethics autonomy also suffering come to mind. Let me explain, yes, as Christians there is free will, however, we are not our own, we belong to God. And yet, Christians must exercise our autonomy within the context of our primary identity as God’s beloved children and as those created in God’s image. As a result, we have free will, but we are not free agents, with license to live however we like with no consideration for how our lives are connected to God and others. The government/world has no place or say in this.
Serval Christians believe that the state (government) is so corrupt having little to do with it; many believe that God has given the state authority in certain areas also the church authority in others both having different concerns (one spiritual the other physical). Another key point, Christians should never allow government to force us to disobey God. Jesus and his disciples never disobeyed the government for personal reasons, even when they did it was to follow God’s moral standards (Boulton, Kennedy and Verhey