Ep. 210 - PODCAST - Doing what is Good in a Moral Dilemma! 2 Peter 1:3

In this episode, we explore the challenge of moral dilemmas and how to help others navigate difficult decisions with wisdom and faithfulness. Drawing from Liederbach’s definition of moral dilemmas—where multiple absolute moral norms seem to be in conflict—we ask the crucial question: How do we help people discern what is truly good and right? Rather than giving quick answers, we must guide people through the full biblical process of discernment: through God’s Word, God’s Spirit, and God’s People. This means considering the intentions, actions, consequences, and virtue formation involved—looking at the whole, not just the parts.

 

Main Points:

• Virtue Ethics is a strong foundation for Christian ethics.
• Intentions matter (Peter Abelard: “God considers not the action, but the spirit of the action.”).
• Actions should align with God’s truth (Deontological ethics: “Do the right thing because it is right.” – Kant).
• Consequences matter, not to justify actions, but to examine the fruit of life and love.
• Virtue formation is the long-term impact of our decisions (Bonhoeffer: “What is worse than doing evil, is being evil.”).

 

Key Takeaways: Moral guidance is not just about answering, “What should I do?” but guiding people through the spiritual discipline of meditation, community discernment, and prayerful contemplation. True wisdom comes from time with God and His people—not from reactive decision-making. We help people discern whether they are dealing with immaturity or iniquity. One needs guidance; the other needs repentance. Faithfulness in action means we act in love, regardless of desired or undesired outcomes. We don’t measure goodness by results alone—but by intention, action, consequence, and the virtue being formed. Courage is needed to accept biblical but undesired results, knowing that God is forming character in the process.

 

📖 ​​​​​​​​​​“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” – 2 Peter 1:3 (CSB)

 

Gospel Response:

• Don’t just seek answers—seek discernment.
• Don’t just look at what is easy or desirable—look at what forms Christlike character.
• Disciple others by helping them reflect, listen to God, and walk in truth, even when it’s hard.
• Remember: God works all things together for good—not just the things we like.

 

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