Ethics Morals Virtues : Part 1

1. ASSERTIVENESS:
Having accepted a learning as truth then stating it with some force or conviction. Persecuted but
determined. Unashamedly holding a conviction. (Contradict, dispute, refute.)
Study: Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon Acts 5:42., Psalm 25:2., Rom.1:16.

2 CARING for/nursing
Having affection, caring and taking responsibility for others. (Slight, disregard.)
Study: Luke 10:34 Good Samaritan. 1 Cor. 12:25.

3 CHASTITY
Abstaining from immoral thoughts, words or deeds, such as adultery, homosexual or lesbian acts and other sexual deviations. Being self-restrained and practising selfdenial. Sexual abstinence/Virginity. (Immoral, impure, indecent.)Study: ‘God’s Word must be your only guide’ Job 1:1., Ex. 20:14., Job 31:1., Prov. 2:20-23., 5:18., 5:20-2., 6:24-25., 7:1-5., Matt. 5:28., Acts 15:20., 1 Cor 6:15- 16, 18., 1 Cor. 7:1-2., Eph. 5:3., 1 Thess 4:3-7.

4 CLEANLINESS
Un-soiled, morally pure. The fear of the Lord motivates clean living. (Adulterated, impure, polluted.)

Study: Matt. 9:36., Jesus, 2 Cor. 7:1., Ps.19:12.,119:9., John 15:3., 1 John 1:7-9.

5 COMPASSION
Feeling or sorrowing for another’s suffering. Showing mercy for those in need.
(Hard-hearted, selfish, stingy.) 

Study: Acts 13: 45-46. Paul and Barnabas, 1 John 3:17., Zech. 7:9., 1 Pet. 3:8., Jude 22.

6 CONFIDENCE
Fearless trust, belief and faith in a matter or person. A clear conscience creates confidence. (Doubt, hesitation, shyness.)  

Study: Prov. 14:26., Phil. 3:3., Heb. 3:6., 10:35., 1 John 2:28., 3:21., 5:14.

7 CONSIDERATION

Thoughtful respect and concern for the feelings of others. Golden rule in Luke 6:31 (Dislike, disrespect, contempt.)

Study: Matt. 5:44., 7:12., Luke 6:31., Ps.41:1., Heb 10:21.