Is there a Right and Wrong?

Why do you think people have different conclusions on what is right and what is wrong?

Is it in our nature to know what is right and wrong?

Do you think it is on each person to discern what is right or wrong for themselves or is it ultimately determined by a higher authority?

How do you handle a situation when two people have different beliefs on what is right and wrong?

Do you believe there is a standard when determining right and wrong? Why or why not?

Do you believe the Bible is our absolute moral standard for topics such as honesty, sexuality, the value of human life? Are there certain situations where these ethics can change? Why or why not?

Do you believe we can determine with absolute certainty, what is right and wrong? Why or why not?

In the book of Judges, the Bible states there was a time when “everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” Does this describe our society today? Why or why not? What scenarios would a country face if there was no law in the land and everyone behaved according to their own conclusion of right and wrong?

Read and consider the passage in Romans 7:15-25 where Paul discusses his struggle between right and wrong. Share with the group, times when you might have experienced similar feelings. Has it ever felt like an internal war when deciding between doing what is right or wrong? Why should we not give up on trying to do what is right? Who is it that ultimately helps us in this internal war?

Look up a morality issue that is highly debated (white lies, abortion, gender orientation, equality, marriage, etc.). Then share with the group, each sides viewpoints and the standard from which they base their points?