We were asking some really tough questions today such as: Is it alright for a Christian to plead not guilty for a criminal he knows is Guilty; A Christian Doctor to sign a form for a patient he knows is not valid or do you think that it is alright for Christian to pay taxes, knowing some goes to unethical, unbiblical practices?

All of these I would consider as pretty hectic dilemmas. How would you handle these situations?

Godsmercyandgrace.com says that we should consider this subject by asking ourselves some questions with a teachable Spirit and with careful study of Bible scripture.

Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-31
Does this activity edify myself or another believer? Does this activity bring glory to God? Could this cause give Christ a bad name, since we are ambassadors and representatives of Christ, everything we do is often seen by others as a reflection of Christ, bringing reproach on Him, the Church and body of Christ.

Read 1 Corinthians 6:12
Though it may be lawful for me, I need to ask myself if this activity is spiritually beneficial or is this activity enslaving to me?

Read 1 Corinthians 8:7-3
Does this activity defile my conscience? Could this activity hinder the growth of a fellow believer? Could I cause another brother to stumble, if so I would be better not to be involved in something that could affect a brother? They may have a weaker conscience. It could cause them to believe this is OK and even get themselves involved in something much more worse. For another it could divisions and disunity between brothers that could affect the whole body of Christ.

Let me know what you think? Do you think that this is the right way to go about solving dilemmas?

Zee

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