Making Decisions
In life we are faced with many decisions - especially when we come into adulthood. Everything from what we wear, to what we eat, to what job we do - these are decisions we have to take.
Some decisions are clearly just a matter of choice and personal preference. What we choose to eat, for example, or what clothes we wear, are probably just preferences.
Other decisions though have a moral dimension, however. Whether to keep an item we find, or not to reveal some information to another person - these are not simply a matter of choice.
How do we decide between Right and Wrong?
As human beings we have free will. This means we can direct our own lives and can choose to do good. It also means we can choose something which is Wrong.
God wants us to choose what is good - but he does not force us to do good. Good action must come from our free will.
Moral Action
Actions with a moral aspect are Moral Actions.
They come about by an act of will.
We are responsible for these actions.
They are either good or evil (bad).
What is sin?
Sin is a deliberately bad action - something done, or not done, against God's will.
Sins usually pervert (distort) something good which God has given us in our human nature (e.g. greed or lust)
At the root of all sin is pride, because it places us above God.