This morning I had the privilege of teaching a high school girl's Bible class. I was filling in for my sister-in-law, who is the regular teacher. The topic for today's lesson was "Choosing Entertainment".
At the end of the lesson, there was a list of questions designed to help a Christian make wise choices in entertainment. The lesson book stated that the author of the questions was unknown, but whoever wrote them did a great job! These questions are a great way for all of us to make wise choices in choosing entertainment.
The Personal Test: Will doing this make me a better or worse Christian?
The Social Test: Will doing it influence others to be better or worse Christians?
The Practical Test: Will the results of my doing it be desirable?
The Universal Test: If everyone did this, would it improve or degrade society?
The Scriptural Test: Does the Bible endorse it, or expressly forbid it?
The Stewardship Test: Will my doing this waste the talents God gave me?
The Missionary Test: Will doing this leave me with the proper influence to bring others to Christ?
The Character Test: Will doing this increase my moral and spiritual stamina?
The Family Test: Will doing this bring honor or embarrassment to my family?
The Publicity Test: Would I want other Christians to know about my doing this?
The Common Sense Test: Does doing this agree with plain, everyday common sense?
The Financial Test: Will doing this rob me of my financial ability to do good?
The Fairness Test: If I do this will I be honest and will I be practicing the Golden Rule?
I like this list! I think it would be applicable to lots of things besides entertainment!
ReplyDeleteYou covered a lot of important factors in making an ethical decision.
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