Arena | Sampled Moral/Ethical Approach | Christ Presents |
"2nd Mile" | Not required | Desirable [Matthew 5:41] |
Activism | Loud and Visible | "Here I Stand" [I Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:11-14; Philippians 4:1; I Thessalonians 3:8; I Peter 5:12] |
Drugs | Legal as needed | Not in His Kingdom [Galatians 5:20; Revelation 9:21; 21:8] |
Forgiveness | When you want to | No hesitation [Matthew 6:14-15] |
Giving | Token will suffice | Life essential [Matthew 10:8; Luke 6:38] |
Injury | Recover losses | Rather be wronged [I Corinthians 6:6-7] |
Insult or Threat | Defend yourself | Overcome evil with good [Romans 12:21] |
Marriage | Traditional or Legal | Specific cause & roles [Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-32; Colossians 3:18-21] |
Neighbors | Mind your own affairs | Look to their interests [Philippians 2:4] |
Property | "It's mine" | Stewardship [Titus 1:7; I Peter 4:10] |
Personal Conduct | by conscience of code & mores | guided by love [I Corinthians 13 & 16:4] |
Purpose of Life | Pursuit of happiness | Serve & Esteem God [Micah 6:8; Psalm 100; Romans 15:5-6] |
World & Nation | Good citizenship | Not my home [John 18:36; I Corinthians 7:29-31] |