Q: I know some things are always wrong, but what about situations where the Bible doesn’t give us a clear rule? How should we decide whether or not to do something that might be questionable? I travel a lot in my business, and I face this issue all the time. — J.H.
A: The bible is a very poor basis for a moral code. It is cruel, sexist, and racist. It advocates murder, genocide, rape, and slavery. For examples, see here, here, and here.
Developing an individualized moral code is very personal. Your moral code is likely to change as your lifestyle changes or as you gain additional life experiences. Before deciding on a course of action, you may want to ask yourself, “Will my actions cause harm to other people, their possessions, the natural world, or our society?”. You could put yourself in the place of someone who will be affected by your actions and think about how you would be affected by them.
Feel free to leave your answer to this question in the comments.
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