God as the Benchmark

The More Excellent Way
Virtue, Goodness, and Integrity
Christian Moral Formation

Lesson #2: God as the Benchmark

by Joel Stephen Williams

There are many different types of ethical systems in the world. One key factor that distinguishes many of these ethical systems is the standard or and basis by which right and wrong are determined. This video will give a very brief review of utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue/character ethics. Then, a concise summary of biblical and Judeo-Christian ethics will be noted with a focus on the standard or the benchmark making ethical choices, which is the character or the nature of God, that is, his divine attributes.