Topic > My Personal Moral Philosophy - 1268

For many, personal morality is something that goes unexamined except in difficult situations, which goes against Socrates' great admonition. The prophet Isaiah writes: «Come, let us reason together, says the Lord». This exam is healthy but a worthy discipline for every human being. My moral philosophy derives from a creator God revealed through the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. This moral philosophy must begin with the nature of myself and all humanity. Humans are created with the imago dei, or image of God, which will have a profound impact, as I will soon demonstrate. Unfortunately, this imago dei is corrupt and leaves humanity dead and incapable of actions that lead to God or actions that give eternal benefit. This does not mean that man is incapable of actions recognized as "good". It is thanks to this image that even fallen man is capable of wonderful and good deeds. This problem is solved through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus. To use an analogy, I am not sick and need a doctor, or lacking in skills and need a trainer, but rather I was dead and needed a savior . This transaction, initiated and provided by God, transformed me from the inside out. Simply put, I am now free to live for God in the world that is being transformed day by day to become more like Christ. This has profound implications for the application of this ethic in the organizational realm of the Army. Behaviors arise first and foremost from my identity and the ongoing transformation. Foremost among these is the idea that all humanity also possesses the imago dei. If soldiers, civilians on the battlefield, and enemy combatants are all made in the image of God, then how I treat each of them will reflect this fact and will necessarily be... at the heart of the card......the necessarily robbers a refinement in thoughts and actions. All of these actions serve to strengthen my personal virtue which in turn allows me to be a better chaplain to the command and the Soldiers I serve. My Christian moral philosophy is the unifying worldview that shapes both my character and my behavior in public and private. This unifying theme allows me to live in the full meaning of integrity. As St. Augustine said, “Pride comes before destruction, and before honor comes humility,” so I continually strive to solve this problem daily with humility. Works Cited The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2001). (Is 1,18). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2001). (1 Tim. 4:7–8). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Augustine of Hippo (07-03-2013). City of God (Kindle location 9575). Fig. Kindle edition.