In their book Ethics for a Brave New World, John and Paul Feinberg suggest “eight questions (tests) that each Christian must face when deciding whether or not to indulge in a given activity”:14 1. Am I fully persuaded that it is right? (Rom. 14:5, 14, 23) 2. Can I do it as unto the Lord? (Rom. 14:6–8) 3. Can I do it without being a stumbling block to my brother or sister in Christ? (Rom. 14:13, 15, 20–22) 4. Does it bring peace? (Rom. 14:17–18) 5. Does it edify my brother? (Rom. 14:19) 6. Is it profitable? (1 Cor. 6:12) 7. Does it enslave me? (1 Cor. 6:12) 8. Does it bring glory to God?
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