Developing an Informed Conscience Worksheet
The first place to start developing an informed conscience is with the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus Christ. We need to know what he stood for and what he taught so that we can consider this in making our own decisions.
Read the following bible passages and identify the moral virtues that Jesus is trying to convey.
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Passage |
Virtue |
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John 8:2 – 11 |
he who is without sin shall cast the first stone |
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Mark 14: 34 -36 |
take this cup from me,yet not what i will, what you will |
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Matthew 7:1 – 5 |
do not judge , or you to will be judged |
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Luke 15 |
Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? ‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ “ |
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John 18:37 |
37“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. |
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Matthew 5: 39 – 44 |
Love for Enemies43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[b] and pray for those who persecute you, |
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Matthew 5: 38 – 41 |
38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. |
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Matthew 6 : 19 – 21 |
Treasures in Heaven19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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List of Virtues
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Forgiveness |
Truth |
Courage |
Generosity |
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Compassion |
Peacemaking |
Acceptance |
Poverty |
