Week 21: Thursday, Jesus and the Ethics of Social Concern

In his book, Christian Ethics, Wayne Grudem states, “Christian ethics isany study that answers the question, ‘What does the whole Bible teach usabout which acts, attitudes, and personal character traits receive God’sapproval, and which do not?’” He goes on to point out, “Thus theologyfocuses on ideas while ethics focuses on situations in life. Theology tellsus how we should think while ethics tells us how we should live.” 2Jesus, in His life and ministry, taught His followers how to live out thecommands of God. Some have suggested that much of Jesus’ teachingshould fall in the realm of ethics.