Category Archives: ethics

The Skill of Seeing Goodness as a Thrill

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Steve Simms

Badness has a thrill that goodness often seems to lack. When tempted between the choice of right or wrong, wrong frequently appears to be the most exciting choice; right, the dull and boring one. It takes skill to see beyond … Continue reading →

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The Word “Good” is Way Overused

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Steve Simms

“I’m a good person.” “Good choice.” “They’re good people.” “Good day.” “It’s good.” “I’m good.” “Good job.” “Be good.” “Good call.” “You’re a good person.” “Good for you.” “Good shot.” “Good boy.” “Good girl.” “He’s a good guy.” “Good move.” … Continue reading →

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Surely some sexual activities are morally wrong.

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Steve Simms

I believe in right and wrong. I believe that many things are black and white and that shades of gray are often temptations that distort the way and lead many people astray. I believe that the only way to get … Continue reading →

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Keeping My Conscience From Being Eclipsed

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Steve Simms

We live in a society where people’s conscience has been eclipsed. I made the decision to continually resist and confront the culture’s constant attempts to cancel and override my conscience. An eclipsed conscience is drenched in darkness. The eclipse of … Continue reading →

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Love Meetings Make Me Laugh With Joy

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Steve Simms

Love meetings make me laugh with beautiful joy that freely flows from my heart. Loving laughter is a wonderful thing. It connects people heart-to-heart and helps them to be open and honest with each other. To open your heart to … Continue reading →

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Asked To Do Wrong

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Steve Simms

I don’t like to be asked to do wrong. It’s no fun to be tempted when I have set my heart to do what’s right no matter the cost. I need to thinkAbout my needTo be set freeFrom the thingsThat … Continue reading →

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Lines That Roar From Within Me

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Steve Simms

If you think that you have all of Jesus that you need, you don’t! Seek Him. Remember and openly declare what Jesus has done in you and for you! I stay excited about life because of what Jesus has done … Continue reading →

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Wholesomeness is my biggest challenge

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Steve Simms

In this worldThat is so blindTo what is right,The wholesomenessOf a clean heartAnd pure mindIs hard to find.I have to lookTo the lightOf Jesus ChristAnd let Him beAlways brightIn my sightSo I can stayConnected with HimBoth day and night.I strive … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to follow Jesus and be morality-phobic

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Steve Simms

There’s more to come, More peace, more joy, More freedom From things that anoy; More love from above Descending like a dove. God’s Spirit Has so much more To say and do Inside of you. Never quit seeking Jesus. Never … Continue reading →

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Expressing moral values isn’t hatred

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Steve Simms

Ethics and moral standards are not judgements. They are wisdom. Society crumbles into chaos without them. Every human believes that certain behaviors are immoral and unethical but that doesn’t mean that we’re all “haters.” To proclaim ethics and moral standards … Continue reading →

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