Biblical Principles

1. Lying or being a false witness is wrong (Exo. 20:16; Deu. 5:20).

2. Truth (true honesty, not deception) aligns with reality, regardless of my perception of the truth (cf. Pro. 11:9; Gal. 6:3).

3. Negative deception distorts perspectives and motives, so is wrong and manipulative (Pro. 12:5, 17, 20; 26:26).

4. Words can heal, hurt, or be wasted; healing words build up so are best (Psa. 107:20; Jer. 15:18; Rom. 14:19; 1Th. 5:11).

5. Cursing is wrong, including using God's name in vain {even vainly using God's name with slang words or acronyms} (Exo. 20:7; Deu. 5:11; Psa. 10:7; 59:12; Jam. 3:10).

6. God is true; truth is absolutely true; absolute truth exists (Psa. 31:5; John 14:6; 1Jo. 5:6).

7. Truth should be communicated (even hard truths), but always in love (Eph. 4:15; 2Th. 2:10).

1. Stealing is wrong {even stealing an answer is wrong, its cheating} (Exo. 20:15; Deu. 5:19).

2. Coveting/envying things others have is wrong (Exo. 20:17; Deu. 5:21).

3. It is better to give, than to receive (Acts 20:35).

4. It is better to lend, than to borrow (Pro. 22:7; Deu. 15:6).

5. It is best not to owe anyone anything, but love (Rom. 13:8).

1. If you are able, you should work to provide or support those providing your food/needs (Gal. 6:5; 1Th. 4:11; 2Th. 3:10-12).

2. You will reap, what you sow (Gal. 6:7, 9-10).

3. If you work harder, you will be more productive, and have more to keep and give (cf. Pro. 16:26; 22:29; Eph. 4:28).

4. The wise work hard preparing for the future, when they might be unable to work (Pro. 6:6-8).

5. There is personal satisfaction, from results of work performed well (cf. Gal. 6:4).

6. Laziness or not working, normally leads to poverty (Pro. 6:9-11).

1. Marriage should only be with 1-man and 1-woman for life, unless a spouse dies (Gen. 2:24-25).

2. Marrying more than 1-spouse is wrong, if the prior spouse hasn't died (Gen. 2:24-25; Rom. 7:3).

3. Any adultery is wrong (Exo. 20:14; Deu. 5:18).

4. Any sex outside of marriage (fornication) is wrong (1Co. 6:18; 7:2; 10:8; 1Th. 4:3).

5. Any homosexual (gay) sex is wrong (Lev. 18:22; 20:13; Rom. 1:26-27).

6. Family's are best when the father and mother love and live together (cf. Psa. 68:6; Pro. 1:8; 31:28).

7. Any pornography is wrong (Mat. 5:28).

8. It is wrong for a person to wear the clothes of the opposite sex/cross dress (Deu. 22:5).

1. God blesses those who love and obey Him (Deu. 11:13-15; 30:16; Job 36:11-12; Jer. 7:23; 26:13; 42:6).

2. Parents should be obeyed, respected, and honored (Exo. 20:12; Deu. 5:16; Eph. 6:1; Col. 3:20).

3. Government should be obeyed, when not contradicting God (Rom. 13:1-7; Acts 5:29).

4. Employers should be obeyed, when not contradicting God (Col. 3:22; Acts 5:29).

5. All authorities should be obeyed, except when contrary to God's Word (Tit. 3:1; Heb. 13:17; Acts 5:29).

1. Love never fails, is best, and eternal (1Co. 13:8, 13).

2. You should love God, God is love, and He loves you (Deu. 6:5; Mar. 12:30; 1Jo. 4:11-12, 16).

3. You should love family (Eph. 5:28; Tit. 2:4).

4. You should love friends and neighbors (Luk. 10:27; 1Jo. 4:7-8).

5. You should love everyone, even enemies, though difficult (Mat. 5:44; Luk. 6:27, 35).

6. Love is patient, kind, humble, unselfish, thinks no evil, and is not quickly angered (1Co. 13:4-5).

7. Sometimes the greatest love, requires tough actions or words (Pro. 27:6; Rom. 12:9; Jer. 9:5; Eph. 4:15).

1. I know I am eternally saved and will spend eternity in heaven with Christ (1Jo. 5:11-13).

2. Eternal salvation is only by grace through faith in Christ's finished work alone, and not by any of my own works (John 19:30; Eph. 2:8-9).

3. I have dedicated my life to God's glory; I have made Christ Lord of my life (Rom. 12:1-2; Jos. 24:15).

4. I have been water baptized after I was eternally saved (not for salvation), but in obedience to Christ as a testimony of my salvation (Mat. 28:19; 1Co. 12:12-13; 1Co. 1:14-17).

5. I daily read, study, and apply God's Word (not just what others say about It) to gain understanding for a Godly life and for God's approval (Acts 17:11; 1Ti. 4:13; 2Ti. 2:15).

6. I pray daily and try to keep my heart and mind in continual prayer for God's will to be done (1Th. 5:17; 1Ti. 2:1; Mat. 6:9-13).

7. I am a faithful member, weekly attending, worshipping, fellowshipping, and giving about 10% of my income to my local church (Heb. 10:25; 1Jo. 1:6-7; Psa. 29:2).

8. I am unashamed, ready, and regularly share the great news of the gospel of Jesus Christ (Mar. 16:15; Rom. 1:16; 2Ti. 1:8).

9. I consistently use God's gifting to love and serve Christ and to edify other believers (Eph. 6:7; Col. 1:10; 1Co. 14:12).