Might Is Right: Thrasymachus' Theory on Justice
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A person of integrity lives an open and transparent life, he or she does not become a different person in different circumstances. He or she is the same person in ______ and in public.

private

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus declares 'Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see the God' (Matt 5:8). 'Purity of heart' refers to moral ______.

purity

The Greek word for purity, katharos refers to genuine 100 % gold or better still diamond, the priceless stone that cannot be mixed with any other – it remains ______.

unalloyed

Applied to the Christian, katharos, captures the one whose motive and mind set do not carry the slightest trace of ______ or wrong desires.

<p>selfishness</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible often talks about integrity, good character and moral purity. See 1Kings 9:4; 1Chronicles 29:17; Prov 10:9; Prov 11:3. The opposite of integrity is ______.

<p>corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

Although we all cherish integrity, we seem to demand it of others rather than of ourselves. We demand integrity of politicians but we do not express it ourselves in our attitude to money, work, and ______.

<p>relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

Two Key Characteristics of Integrity i) Honesty A person of integrity is committed to telling the truth even if it hurts. They are characterised by openness in their financial transactions, filing forms for official purposes, and telling their close acquaintances about their personal ______.

<p>undertakings</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is important to know that the last six items of the Ten Commandments deal with our duty or obligations towards our ______

<p>neighbour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jesus quotes from Leviticus 19:18 as part of the most important ______

<p>commandment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our responsibility to the environment involves keeping it well to avoid pollution and ______

<p>degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Responsible exploitation of natural resources is crucial for ______

<p>sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person could only be held responsible for attitudes and actions they could have done or could do otherwise in a moral ______

<p>situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Knowledge brings or lessens responsibility in terms of duty and ______

<p>accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is an age of responsibility, when people could be held accountable for their ______

<p>actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attitudes as well as actions are of moral significance, as Jesus indicates in the Sermon on the ______

<p>Mount</p> Signup and view all the answers

Moral determinism is the idea that all human decisions, choices, and behaviour are caused by forces beyond ______ control

<p>man's</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bible often talks about integrity, good character, and moral purity. The opposite of integrity is ______

<p>dishonesty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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