Modern Values from the Bible's Viewpoint

By Cathy Franklin

This is a guidebook that gives advice on subjects such as marriage, family life, immorality. It also has a section for youths with subjects such as peer pressure, honoring their parents and manners. And a section on vices such as drinking alcohol, taking drugs and viewing pornography. Each section has advice found in the Bible and workbook exercises.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cathy Franklin
• Release date: Jun 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476351773

Cathy Franklin

Cathy was born in Los Angeles, California in 1957. But she's a Southern girl at heart, having lived and grown up in North Mississippi close to Tupelo. She now calls Southeast Arizona home. She lives there with her husband and all her animals. She has one cat, two dogs, chickens, pigeons and three horses. Cathy has been writing since she was a teen and has published articles across the internet, short stories and book reviews. Her goal has always been to write a novel, and she is working on two such novels now. Cathy has been a Bible student for over 40 years.

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Modern Values from the Bible’s Viewpoint

Cathy Franklin

Copyright Cathy Franklin 2012

Published at Smashwords

Introduction

Christians ask many questions of themselves, some of them might be – what does God think of my values? How can I find out what values he wants me to have? Humans are the only ones on earth with the ability to communicate by spoken and written word. We are also the only animals that require spiritual guidance in our lives. The Bible provides a communication between God and humankind. It provides the spiritual guidance we need. God, being our creator, knows what we need more than we do ourselves. His son, Jesus Christ said, No, rather, happy are those hearing the word of God and keeping it. Can we really look at God’s word the Bible and think that it can make a difference in our lives today? Or is it just a book that is outdated? If we use the advice we find written in the Bible and follow it’s advice, can we be happier people? Can the Bible help us in our family life? This guide will examine all these questions and answer them.

God’s word assures us at Isaiah 48: 18: O if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea. We all want to be happy. But none of us are perfect, so we have to ask the question – Will having good morals and values make me happier? Many people believe in what the Bible says and they try to pattern their lives after what it advises, and most of those people are happier.

In this guide we will take a look at several areas of life and what the Bible says about them. Any quotations from the Bible are taken from the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. This translation affords us the use of the English language with which we are all familiar, without the use of archaic words.

Marriage

What challenges do you and your mate face in your marriage? Do you and your mate see ‘eye-to-eye’? There are many costs to weigh when thinking about marriage. The divorce rate in America today is over 50%. If you are looking for a mate, can you find the person that is