Is Bible Morality Practical Today?

Yes, not only is it practical, it is vital."SOCIETY needs a framework of basic values that gives its members security and guidance." So commented an experienced German writer and television broadcaster. Surely that makes sense. In order for human society to be stable and prosperous, the people must have a bedrock of commonly accepted standards that identify what is right or wrong, good or bad. The question is: What standards are the best, both for society and for its members?

If the moral values in the Bible are the standards adopted, they should help individuals to lead stable, happy lives. That, by extension, would make a society of people who observe those values happier and more stable. Is that the case? Let us examine what the Bible has to say on two important issues: faithfulness in marriage and honesty in everyday life.

People who are faithful to their mates and who are honest not only are happier themselves but are good for society in general. Employers prefer workers who do not cheat. We all like to have trustworthy neighbors, and we like to shop in stores run by upright businessmen. Do we not respect politicians, policemen, and judges who shun corruption? The community benefits greatly when its members behave honestly as a matter of principle, not just when it is expedient for them to do so.

Furthermore, faithful marriage mates are the basis of stable families. And most people would agree with the European politician who declared: "The [traditional] family remains to this day the most important haven of human security and purpose." The peaceful family unit is where adults and children have the best opportunity to feel emotionally secure. Those who are faithful in marriage are thus helping to build a stable society.

Think of how much everyone would benefit if there were no abandoned mates, divorce courts, or child-custody cases. And what if there were no more pickpockets, shoplifters, embezzlers, corrupt officials, or fraudulent scientists? Does that sound like a mere dream? Not to those who take a keen interest in the Bible and what it says about our future. God's Word promises that Jehovah's Messianic Kingdom will soon take over the governing of all human society on earth. Under that Kingdom all its subjects will be taught to live in accordance with Bible morals. At that time, "the righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."—Psalm 37:29.

Bible Morality Is the Best Morality

Millions of people who have taken a close look at the Holy Scriptures have come to appreciate that Bible counsel is based on godly wisdom, which is far superior to human thinking. Such ones regard the Bible as trustworthy and relevant to life in our modern world. They know that it is in their best interests to heed the counsel in God's Word.

Hence, such individuals take to heart the Bible's counsel: "Trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him, and he himself will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5, 6) Doing so, they greatly improve their own lives, and they also benefit those around them. And they develop a firm confidence in "the life . . . which is to come," when Bible morality will be followed by all mankind.—1 Timothy 4:8.

It is. That is why people especially husband and wife promise to be faithful to one another and that is why even honesty people are much preferred. All this is based on the bible principle or moral. Killing is not allowed and people avoid it at all costs. If you know whats fright you would practice it if though we are prone to do bad things but that practical. Who wants to be married to a person who speaks lies, who wants an adultourous wife or husband, who wants a disobedient kid, who wants unforgiving people?

Very practical. It is the reasoning of man that is impractical and therefore many are paying and have paid the price for their actions. God knows what is best for man as he created us. If man had listened to God in the first place we wouldn't be in the situation we are in now.

100% yes. It is in need now more then ever. The morals of God are in need not the morals of man found in the Bible.

I don't think human nature has changed so much over the last 2000 years as to say it was ever practical. I think it has always just been a tool to get people to "behave" in a halfway decent manner.

Only if one is a fundamentalist judgmental person. A liberal Christia/religious would be appalled by so called Bible morality

If applied correctly. People fail to understand that certain things don't apply anymore. I take the good from any worthwhile doctrine.

Unless you're planning to stone adulterers and kill people for wearing shirts of mixed fabric (not to mention what we'd have to do to divorcees), I'd say no.

Well it does open up a lot of alternatives to dating.. keeping female prisoners of war, female slaves, rape.

Finally, a use for my rock collection.