Why does James say we should seek to be not just hearers, but doers of the Word? Ethics always has concrete, practical implications. Knowing the passages of Scripture that are important for ethics will be meaningless if we do not put them into practice.

• Read James 1:22-25

• Read the American Girl Hostage Scenario .

• Write a 1-page response from one of the four following ethical perspectives: Ethical Egoism, Deontological Ethics, Utilitarianism, or Virtue Theory. Ensure the following questions are addressed.

• • What difference would it make if the participants in the scenario were Christians? 
  • How would you respond personally if you were on either side of this scenario?

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