1. Morals have changed rapidly in our world.
2. Things that once were considered to be wrong are now acceptable.
3. This puts the Christian in a dilemma, because the moral standards of the Bible never change.
4. The line between right and wrong becomes hazy in a society where morals are situational.
5. The following are some general Biblical principles to help us determine if a thing is morally acceptable according to the standards of the Bible.

A. Love: The underlying prerequisite in making moral choices (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

2. Can I do it for the glory of God?

1. 1 Cor.10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
2. 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
3. Mtt. 5:14-16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

C. Can I do it in the name of the Lord, i.e. by His approval? (Col.3:17)

D. Is it of the world? (1Jno. 2:15-17; Rom. 12:1-2)

E. Would Jesus do it? (1 Pet. 2:21-23)

F. Does it appear evil? (1 Thess. 5:12)

G. Is it a weight, hindering me as a Christian? (Heb. 12:1-2)

H. Can I do it, remembering the Holy Spirit dwells in me? (1 Cor. 6:19-20; 3:16-17;

Rom. 8:11)

I. Is it a good or bad example? (1 Tim. 4:12)

J. Will it cause weaker Christians to stumble? (1 Cor. 8:9; Rom. 14:13,21)

K.Would I want my children to do it or to wear it? (1 Timothy 2:11-15; Eph. 6:4; Prov.

22:60)

L. When Jesus returns would I care to be found doing it or wearing it? (Rev. 2:10; 1 Jno.

2:28)

M. Is there any doubt in my mind about this activity? (Rom. 14:23)

N. Will it make me a stronger or weaker Christian? (2Pet. 1:5-8)

O. Will it help or hinder in leading others to Christ? (Mark 8:36-37)

P. Practical test (Is the end result likely to be a desirable one?)

Q. Biblical test (Does the Bible endorse it?)

R. Stewardship test (Will it likely be a waste of time & money?)

S. Character test (Will it improve my moral fiber and spiritual stamina?)

T. Family test (Will it influence my family favorably and help them to

function in an honorable fashion in society?)

U. Common sense test. Does it make sense that I as a Christian should (look/act) this

way?

V. Fairness test (Is it honestly something in which I can engage and still

practice the golden rule?) Matthew 7:12.

1. Whatever activity we are considering should be evaluated in light of these biblical moral principles.
2. God gave us brains.
3. He knows we are intelligent enough to determine if an activity or an article of clothing is suitable for one proclaiming to be a Christian.
4. The Bible is not a complete list of thou shalt and thou shalt not.
5. Instead God gave us general principles and representative samplings to determine these things.
6. Something He did not leave up to us to determine is how to be saved from the guilt