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We have collected materials that we hope will help you understand, promote, and support ethical behavior. Many of the items are available for free; some are available for purchase.
Select a category below:
Introduction to Ethics | Personal Ethics | Corporate Ethics | Inspirational Tools | Ethics in the Bible
Introductory Materials
Proactive Ethics: "Ethical behavior promotes ethical behavior." Power Point Presentation with sound.
SWiM® Blog - Click now to start following our new series on the ethics of everyday decisions
Articles and Info on Ethics
About
Purpose, Inc. Archived Articles on Ethics
Thomas
I. White's ethics style quiz
Center
for Ethics and Business
Guides and Tools for Personal Ethics
SWiM® Physical and Action Log for Individuals - an assessment tool to help you evaluate your personal code of ethics and conduct and an action log to get you started with implementation.
Guides and Tools for Corporate Ethics
SWiM® Organizational Ethics Audit - We can guide your organization through the first step of embracing ethics - the SWiM™ Organizational Ethics Audit or SWiM™ Physical
SWiM® Team Guide - Guides you through everything you need to successfully build, facilitate and leverage a SWiM™ Team in your orgaization. (cost $9.95)
Sample Codes of Ethics
Professional Organizations
ALA
- Professional Association
SPJ
- Society of Professional Journalists
Ethics in the Bible
Oh, sure, wouldn't that make it easy?
You won't find the word, "ethics" in the bible. But the Bible is all about being in relationship with God and man and behaving in a way that advances and honors those relationships. The following table is a work-in-progress. I keep learning a bit more and then adding a bit more. Please pray for guidance in using any of the material - don't rely on my research.
Oh, one more thing. Please go to the SWiM® blog and read through the postings on "Ethics of Everyday Decisions," each of which has a scripture passage to consider with it.
Ethics in the Bible |
|
Issues |
Reference |
Adultery |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21; Also Proverbs 5:15-20; 6:25-29; |
Apathy |
Proverbs 6:9-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:6 |
Bigotry |
Acts 10:28 |
Bribery |
Proverbs 17:23; Exodus 23:8; 2 Chronicles 19:7; |
Candor |
Psalms 101:7; Ephesians 4:25; |
Cheating |
Amos 8:4-7; James 5:4 |
Discontent with your lot |
Luke 3:14; Hebrews 13:5-6; Matthew 6:25; Hebrews 13:5-6 |
Discrimination |
Psalm 133:1; Acts 17:26, 28; Galatians 3:26; James 2:9 |
Dishonoring parents |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21; Matthew 15:4 |
Doing your duty |
Luke 17:7-10 Expect nothing for doing the minimum |
Don’t withhold good |
Proverbs 3:27-28 Act when you have the ability |
Ethics in business |
Psalms 12:5; Proverbs 22:29; |
Going back on one’s word |
Matthew 20:1-16 Workers complaining about wages |
Gossip, insult, slander |
Proverbs 20:19; Ephesians 4:31-32; |
Greed |
Luke 12:16-21; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 |
Guarding our words |
Matthew 12:36 |
Honesty |
Leviticus 19:35-36; Proverbs 20:10; |
Judgmental |
Matthew 7:2; Rom 2:1-3; |
Justice |
Deuteronomy 27:19; Proverbs 24:23-24; Isaiah 1:16-17 |
Kindness |
Luke 6:35 Love your enemies; Ephesians 4:32 Be kind |
Knowing what is ethical |
Proverbs 2 Gaining wisdom from the Lord |
Leadership |
Matthew 20:25-27; 1 Corinthians 4:2 |
Litigation |
1 Corinthians 6:7-8 |
Love |
Deuteronomy 19:18; Romans 13:10 |
Lying |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21; Col 3:8-9; Ephesians 4:25 |
Mistreatment of animals |
Proverbs 12:10; 27:23; Deuteronomy 25:4 |
Murder |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 |
Pay your debts |
Romans 13:7-8 Owe people nothing except to love them |
Poor work habits |
Proverbs 18:9 |
Profaning anything holy |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 |
Putting anything above God |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 |
Revenge |
Proverbs 20:22; Leviticus 19:18; |
Secure debts mercifully |
Deuteronomy 24:6; Exodus 22:25; Luke 6:34-35 |
Stealing |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 |
Treating employees |
Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:14-15; |
Treating employers |
Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:15 |
Unfair judging |
Proverbs 24:23-25 |
Unforgiveness |
Matthew 18:23-35 Forgiven servant who doesn’t forgive |
Usury |
Proverbs 28:8; Ezekiel 18:8; |
Walk the talk |
Luke 19:1-8 Zacchaeus |
Wasting resources |
Matthew 25:14 Servant sitting on investment |
Wishing for what others have |
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 |
Inspirational Items to Promote Ethics
SWiM® Audio Series -- 50 pre-recorded 50-second messages on ethics issues ready to be re-formatted with your corporate branding. Partner with your favorite radio station and showcase your company as one who is serious about marketplace ethics.
SWiM® Newsletter - receive free messages on how to apply ethics to your daily life.
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