Tag Archives: ethics

Illusionary living or beyond church Christianity?

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Steve Simms

When we see small stuff as big stuff, we misrepresent reality by stuffing our mind with distorted proportions. Every lie is big stuff. It’s a loser’s lost cause because even if it appears to win, it loses truth and integrity. … Continue reading →

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Virtue can’t hurt you

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Steve Simms

When a society makes virtues (high moral qualities) undesirable, it’s in trouble. A culture that mocks virtues will gravitate toward anarchy. Virtue is continually under attack. It’s easy to abandon it. I need to oppose the evil inclinations within me … Continue reading →

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Desire or conscience–which leads you today?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Steve Simms

Not getting what you want is often a blessing in disguise. Some desires are helpful; others are harmful. It helps to know the difference. Satisfying a wrongful desire, doesn’t end it. Instead, its demands return even stronger. Wanting more can … Continue reading →

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12 CQ — A dozen Conscience Questions for the courageous

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Steve Simms

Ask these questions in your heart. Then listen for answers. You might get silence on some questions and that’s alright. However, you might have a specific situation come to your mind. If so, be courageous and do what you can … Continue reading →

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Conscience & Divine interference will take you to peace & joy

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Steve Simms

Without Divine interference, my life would be a wreck. The risen Jesus rescues me! Christ-followers let the living Jesus daily interfere with and disrupt their life. My best decision was to ask Jesus to continually interfere with my life. We … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Spirit — Goodness!

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Steve Simms

Goodness and selfishness repel each other. They refuse to peacefully coexist. People are designed to run on goodness. Alternative fuels mess up their engine. Humans tends to naturally drift into badness, but we have to intentionally pursue goodness. Greatness isn’t … Continue reading →

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You can’t (or at least shouldn’t) legislate immorality

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Steve Simms

When people try to impose their immorality on you, kindly hold fast to what you know is morally right. You can’t (or at least shouldn’t) legislate immorality. Coercion and Christ’s love contradict. Coercion can compel outward compliance, but Christ’s love … Continue reading →

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“Judge not,” doesn’t mean “applaud wrong”

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve Simms

“Judge not,” doesn’t mean that we should applaud unethical behavior. If I hadn’t earned God’s judgment, I wouldn’t need His grace. “The wages of sin is death.” The Good News isn’t that God’s okay with your behaviors. It’s that God’s … Continue reading →

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When desires determine ethics

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Your desires are not definitive of who you are, or determinant of your destiny, until you begin to obey them. Resist ungodly ones. When our desires determine our ethics, right is soon replaced with wrong and often we no longer … Continue reading →

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It’s impossible to find good people

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Steve Simms

Humans like to divide people into the “good guys” and the “bad guys” and proclaim themselves to be part of the “good guys.” However, if we are good, why do we consistently think, say, and do bad things? Good and … Continue reading →

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