Important elements in making moral decisions

Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions

What are the things you consider when you make decisions?

Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions

INVESTIGATE the facts. We need to discern accurately three elements of every moral acts (1) nature of the act,

(2) intention of the person and (3) the circumstances of the act.

INQUIRE about moral norms affecting your decisions.

IMAGINE consequences and alternatives.

INTROSPECT

We need to understand the value of our emotions or affectivity in making moral decisions; listen to your emotions.

IMPLORE God’s help in prayer.

We ought to seek God’s guidance in prayer before, during and after making our moral decisions.

IMPLEMENT one’s decisions.

One must have the courage and resolve to do what one has decided upon.

Conclusion

Making actual moral decisions is grounded on both our human nature and God’s grace. By human nature, we posses intellect and free will and by grace, we are strengthened, empowered by the Holy Spirit.