Whenever we do a new series, it helps us to think about the theme. I love getting all kinds of questions from people. Some of the questions help me realize I haven’t done a very good job in defining or explaining things, such as CORE WORDS. So, here are a few words with short explanations […]
Twenty years ago, in his book Becoming Good, writer David Gill described the moral scene in North America as an ethical wilderness. It is wild, untamed, unpredictable, threatening, dangerous, and thus, stressful. Some Christians choose to withdraw and get as far away from that wide and wild wilderness as they can. Others stay in the […]
It really may not matter if it was easier to be good in 1950 than in 2020. I’m not even sure how we could make the comparison. What I can say is that it sure feels or seems as if it is harder than ever to be good. And we know there are very powerful […]
On Sunday I referenced a book: Moral Intelligence 2.0: Enhancing Business Performance and Leadership Success in Turbulent Times. Leaders are those whose position and role gives them a wider opportunity to influence others. A good leader will have an expansive good influence and a bad leader will have an equally expansive bad influence. Public distrust […]
Here is a theme you are probably thinking about, but one I haven’t covered. It has to do with the levels of motivation. Are there some motives that are higher and more noble than others? Sure. Here is a quick overview of how most moral thinkers approach this. 1|| The lowest level of motivation […]
On Sunday we looked at the issue of why. Why does morality matter? Why should you and I be concerned about becoming wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil (Romans 16:19)? 1 || FIRST, and foremost, God is good and God is concerned about what is good and bad. God […]