Biblical Principles For Engaging Culture

1. Is it beneficial to me personally and to the gospel generally? (I. Corinthians 6:12)
2. Will I lose self control and be mastered by what I participate in? (I Corinthians 6:12)
3. Will I be doing this in the presence of someone who I know will fall into sin as a result? (I Corinthians 8:9-10)
4. Is it a violation of the laws of my city, state or nation? (Romans 13:1-7)
5. If I fail to do this will I lose opportunities to share the gospel? (I Corinthians 10:27-30)
6. Can I do this with a clear conscience? (Acts 24:16)
7. Will this cause me to sin by feeding sinful desires? (Romans 13:13-14)
8. Am I convinced that this is what God wants me to do? (Romans 13:5)
9. Does my participation proceed from my faith in Jesus Christ? (Romans 14:23)
10. Am I doing this to help other people, or am I just being selfish? (I Corinthians 10:31-33)
11. Am I following the examples of Jesus Christ to love and help save sinners like me? (I Corinthians 10:33-11:1)

(Thanks much to Bruce for digging this out of Mars Hill Church's web site-- while those of us on the other side of the globe slept!)

Comments

[Daling]

Good stuff. This seems to be applicable for just about everything.

I would prefer that you make your references link to the Cotton Patch Bible instead of the NIV though.