Module 4 - Part 1 Finding Scriptures: Humanity and Ethics Worksheet
Give a brief summary after each passage listed below.
Humanity:
Genesis 1:26-27- This passage speaks about the creation of man by God. It also talks about the authority given to man by God to be in charge of his creation. In addition, it talks about the creation of mankind in God’s own image.
Genesis 2:7 – This passage speaks of the creation of man from dust by God to a living being.
Psalm 139:14 – In this passage, the author praises God for creating him in a wonderful way.
Matthew 5:3-16– This passage is about the 8 beatitudes. This message is supposed to provide promises to people on virtues that will provide them reward in the afterlife.
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Galatians 5:22-23 – In this passage, the fruits of the Holy Spirit are given, that which is not is declared not law.
Write 2-3 sentences explaining how the five passages above might shape the Christian worldview:
The five passages denote the relationship that exists between God and Human beings. Human beings need to appreciate they came from a creator and hence need to worship him. Human beings are also promised greatness in the afterlife in following the righteous path.
Give a brief summary after each passage listed below.
Ethics:
Exodus 20:2-17 – This passage speaks of the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites to guide them as they came out of Egypt.
Proverbs 14:31 –This passage speaks of the relationship that will exist when one oppresses the poor with God. In addition, it also speaks of the relationship that exists between those who are kind to the needy.
Romans 12:2– This passage warns of the need to heed to the world’s need, but instead encourages one to follow the true path of salvation to enjoy benefits from God.
I Corinthians 6:19-20 – This passage speaks of the need to keep our bodies pure as they are also used as the Holy Spirit temples.
I Corinthians 13:1-13 – This passage talks about the nature and qualities of love.
Write 2-3 sentences explaining how the five passages immediately above might shape the Christian worldview:
These passages speak of the need for human beings to obey laws put forth by God as obedience is what will lead them to salvation. A good relationship with God is what will constitute one’s salvation. In order to get saved, one has to preserve his body and practice things that pleases God and not evil as it displeases God.
See Part 2 of this assignment on the next page.
Part 2 - Journal on Humanity and Ethics
Use the space below to compose a journal of 250-500 words on humanity and ethics by answering the following:
Man is inherently good. Human beings were created in the likeness of the sole creator, God. God created Human beings to be in charge of his creations and gave them authority to take care of his creations. In Genesis, Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Eden and became surrounded by good things (Genesis 2: 4-25). Human beings were intended to be good creatures. It is up to the coming of Satan that sin set in (Genesis 3:1-21). Human beings are evil as a result of following the ways which God intended them not to follow.
Human beings are naturally supposed to be good creatures. His progress to good is inevitable. Since human beings are creations of God, it is inevitable for them to return to their creator in the afterlife by embracing salvation.
Human beings when left alone without the grace of God will most likely enter into conflict with other fellow men. For humans, God serves as the sole protector and one who provides them comfort in times of problems. God forgives those who sin. In a place where humans exist without God, chaos would result among men. An example is the constant wars that exist between countries in a bid to have control of the world. Human beings usually attempt to dominate over other human beings to take the position of God, hence creating more chaos as they get opposed by others. An excellent example could entail Korea’s bid in attempting to acquire nuclear weapons so as to challenge other super powers like U.S.A and Russia.
Humanity and ethics from the Christian perspective is often viewed from the biblical perspective as Christians often follow certain rules that govern their day to day activities.
