Important elements in making moral decisions
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Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions
Transcript of Important elements in making moral decisions
Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions
What are the things you consider when you make decisions?
Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions
INVESTIGATE the facts. We need to discern accurately three elements of every moral acts (1) nature of the act,
(2) intention of the person and (3) the circumstances of the act.
INQUIRE about moral norms affecting your decisions.
IMAGINE consequences and alternatives.
INTROSPECT
We need to understand the value of our emotions or affectivity in making moral decisions; listen to your emotions.
IMPLORE God’s help in prayer.
We ought to seek God’s guidance in prayer before, during and after making our moral decisions.
IMPLEMENT one’s decisions.
One must have the courage and resolve to do what one has decided upon.
Conclusion
Making actual moral decisions is grounded on both our human nature and God’s grace. By human nature, we posses intellect and free will and by grace, we are strengthened, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
