The Moral Imperative

This lecture series, entitled The Moral Imperative, explores how followers of Christ are called to live with conviction, integrity, and compassion in a world filled with moral challenges. Brother David Smith carefully unfolds how God’s character is the foundation of all true morality and how this shapes every aspect of our relationships, work, giving, and daily choices. Across six thought-provoking classes, he offers both scriptural guidance and practical encouragement for living faithfully today.

The Absolute God

The series begins with a call to recognize God himself as the ultimate source of morality. Doctrine is not merely a list of beliefs but a living truth that shapes character. Brother David reminds us that godliness is the fruit of sound teaching and that the greatness of God must inspire us to live differently, rejecting shallow forms of faith and instead pursuing genuine transformation in everyday life.

Speaking Truth to Everyone

In the second class, Brother David addresses the modern struggle with honesty and integrity. Drawing on surveys of young people, he highlights how many no longer believe in absolute truth. Against this backdrop, he points us back to God’s own character as the unchanging standard. Morality cannot be reduced to “what feels right” but must flow from who God is, shaping how we speak and act toward one another.

Man-Woman Relationships

The third lecture turns to relationships and the pressures of a society obsessed with sex. Brother David speaks frankly about the consequences of casual intimacy, broken families, and the deep loneliness that follows when God’s design is ignored. Scripture, however, presents a better way: marriage as a covenant of joy, trust, and mutual care. He urges both young and old to build their choices on God’s wisdom, offering honest and compassionate guidance in this sensitive area.

Work and Wealth

In the fourth session, the focus shifts to daily labor and the use of resources. Work is not merely a burden but a gift from God, providing both satisfaction and opportunity for witness. Brother David emphasizes that believers must approach their occupations as service to Christ, marked by diligence, generosity, and contentment. Wealth, likewise, must be handled with humility, remembering that all things come from God and are entrusted to us for his purposes.

Giving Up

The fifth class explores the meaning of generosity. To “give up” is not simply to surrender possessions but to recognize that everything belongs to God. Scripture calls us to jump quickly to the aid of those in need, to give cheerfully, and even to love our enemies through sacrificial kindness. Brother David challenges us to embrace a spirit of open-handed giving, mirroring God’s own abundant grace.

Loving This Present World

The series concludes with the tension of living in the world without becoming of it. While God so loved the world that he gave his son, believers are warned not to love the fleeting pleasures and pride of this present age. Using examples like Moses and Daniel, Brother David shows how faith enables us to reject temporary rewards in favor of eternal ones. The choice is clear: we must align ourselves with God rather than compromise with the world.

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