Questions to ask yourself??

These don't all apply to everything but they all apply to something!



Is this the right thing to do?
What would Jesus do?
Is it necessary?
Is it ethical?
Does this help someone else?
Am I doing this for me or for someone else? Does it matter?
Will this hurt anyone?
Am I selfishly seeking glory?
Am I working for the glory of God?
Is there benefit in this?
Who will benefit?
How will they benefit?
What are the lasting implications?



Do I want this or do I need this?
Am I selfish or generous in this?
What is the purpose for this?
Am I detracting from the overall goal or supporting it?
What will I gain?
Who will gain?
What exactly is the gain?
What would my husband/ mother/ loved one say about this?



Is it ok for my kid to see/do/hear?
If it's not ok for my kid at this age - when will it become ok?
Would I want my kid to know this?
Does this teach - who? What?
Is it inherently unkind?
Is this how a role model acts?
Do I have the time to do this well?
By doing this will something else suffer or lose out?
Where does this fall in lifetime priority?
How important is it?
Is it really mine to do?

These are good questions titled, Ethical Dilemma Test from the National Institute of Ethics.
Am I acting out of anger, lust, peer pressure or greed?
Is my decision legal?
Would I do it if my family were standing beside me?
How will it make me feel in 20 years?
Is it worth my job and career?
What would I do if I were being video taped?
Would my loved ones be proud or ashamed?
Am I following the Golden Rule?

Hmmmm.... Guiding thoughts for the days ahead.