When we where given this assignment to write about our own .
personal ethics; morals we live by, I was stumped. I don't think I .
have ever really thought about how I live my life and what rules I live .
by. At one time I had very vague morals, morals I sometimes would .
live by if the situation called for it. Morals that I gave myself or morals .
my mother, father and grandparents instilled in me since I was young. .
Even using those morals, I never thought I could defend them let .
alone write a paper about it. So after thinking long and hard I came .
up with four major morals I live by and other morals I am and want to .
live by. .
The first of my code of ethics is, living a life that will honor my .
family. I have been raised in a family where I have grown to .
appreciated and respect their opinions. I want to be able to honor .
them by living in a good manner. Exodus 20:12 says, "Honor your .
father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land .
which the Lord your God has given you-. When I think of all the .
awesome things my mother and father and family has done for me it .
is a delight to honor them. I can't think of a better way to honor them .
then by living a life that will make them proud. I do this in every way I .
can. Cleaning the house, making dinner, being obedient, and always .
being respectful.
Second, I try to always be honest in all situations. There are .
some instances where it would be better to not say anything at all or .
be tasteful with your words. But, I try to live by keeping a balance. .
Proverbs 8:6-8 says, "Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, and .
from the opening of my lips will come right things; for my mouth will .
speak truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of .
my mouth are with righteousness; nothing crooked or perverse is in .
them-. As Christian we need to only speak of things that are good .
and that are truthful. .
Third, I treat all individuals with respect.