Before we begin the discussion of ministerial ethics and etiquette, the main objective of this course, it is apropos to consider the field of Christian ethics in general. The purpose of this session will be to establish the fact that there exists an objective moral order discernible to man and to which he is held eternally responsible. We will first define what we mean by "ethics," pointing out its scope and limitations. Secondly, we will consider the basic systems of ethics outside Christianity, pointing out their error. Finally, there will be a discussion of the Christian system of ethics, its ground and obligation. 
In its simplest aspect, ethics has to do with the rightness or wrongness of any human course of action. For a Christian believer, it involves the Biblical concept of what is right or wrong. It is impossible to escape ethical involvements. An individual discovers that certain contributions he has made are being misappropriated. Should he say something about it? Should he ignore it? Knowing what to do or not to do involves a problem—an ethical one. Frustrations arise within families or religious groups involving differences. How should these be settled? A woman is disappointed in the man she marries. What should she do? A pastor becomes aware that members of his congregation are violating their religious and spiritual vows. His awareness obligates him. What will be his course of action? How long should a fussy child be allowed to disturb a public worship service? What is the mother's responsibility? The pastor's? Such are examples that make up the concrete subject matter of ethics. 
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