A Scriptural Formula For Holy Living

In his book Living for God's Glory, Joel Beeke offers several diagnostic questions based on 1 Corinthians that provide, as he calls it, a biblical formula for holy living before God and man:

1. Does this glorify God? (1 Cor. 10:3 1)

2. Is this consistent with the lordship of Christ? (1 Cor. 7:23)

3. Is this consistent with biblical examples? (1 Cor. 11:1)

4. Is this lawful and beneficial for me-spiritually, mentally, and physically? (1 Cor. 6:9-12)

5. Does this help others positively and not hurt...