What is moral Value ?
Moral values refer to a set of principles that guide an individual on how to evaluate right versus wrong. People generally apply moral values to justify decisions, intentions and actions, and it also defines the personal character of a person.
Here are some examples of morals in society:
The Ten Commandments are the basis for many of society’s morals:
- Do not have any gods before me
- Do not make for yourself a graven image
- Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
- Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy
- Honor your father and mother
- Do not kill
- Do no commit adultery
- Do not steal
- Do not bear false witness against your neighbor
- Do not covet your neighbor’s wife or possessions
What is a moral character?
Moral character or character is an evaluation of a particular individual's stable moral qualities. The concept of character can imply a variety of attributes including the existence or lack of virtues such as empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty, and loyalty, or of good behaviors or habits
What does it mean to have morals and values?
moral, ethical, virtuous, righteous, noble mean conforming to a standard of what is right and good. moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions of right and wrong
What is the difference between morals and values?
Typical values include honesty, integrity, compassion, courage, honor, responsibility, patriotism, respect and fairness. Morals are values which we attribute to a system of beliefs, typically a religious system, but it could be a political system of some other set of beliefs.
Moral Characteristics List
1 . Being Honest, Truthful, Trustworthy— is frank and open, refraining from lying, stealing, or
cheating
2. Having Integrity— is principled—being of sound moral character, showing courage of convictions, standing up for what is
right.
3. Being Caring/ Compassionate/ Benevolent—shows good will, generosity; charitable, considerate, kind.
4. Doing One’s Civic Duty—abides by the laws and rules; does fair share; participates in community betterment.
5. Having Courage—does what is right, even in the face of personal consequences, rejection by others, or danger.
6. Being Willing to Sacrifice—gives of oneself or one's possessions to help others or for something one believes in.
7. Maintaining Self-Control— is able to stay calm and rational, even under conditions of temptation, stress, or aggravated assault (such as being teased or "put down') by others.
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2. Having Integrity— is principled—being of sound moral character, showing courage of convictions, standing up for what is
right.
3. Being Caring/ Compassionate/ Benevolent—shows good will, generosity; charitable, considerate, kind.
4. Doing One’s Civic Duty—abides by the laws and rules; does fair share; participates in community betterment.
5. Having Courage—does what is right, even in the face of personal consequences, rejection by others, or danger.
6. Being Willing to Sacrifice—gives of oneself or one's possessions to help others or for something one believes in.
7. Maintaining Self-Control— is able to stay calm and rational, even under conditions of temptation, stress, or aggravated assault (such as being teased or "put down') by others.
8. Being just and Fair—treats others as you would want them to treat you; rules applied equitably; does not discriminate on improper basis.
9. Being Cooperative—gets along well with others, willing to compromise; committed to the concept of neighborhood, society, country, and world.
10. Being Persevering/ Diligent—puts out best effort and works hard; does not give up easily; keeps trying despite hardships; self‑reliant.
11. Keeping Promises— attempts to keep commitments, reliable, dependable.
12. Doing no harm—considers the potential for physical or emotional harm to others and avoids that harm.
13. Pursuing excellence/ takes pride in work—does one's best; is not unduly influenced by setbacks or external pressures to do less than one can.
14. Taking personal responsibility—is accountable, dependable, amenable; considers consequences and accepts responsibility for own actions or inactions; does not shift blame for own mistakes to others.
15. Having Empathy —is able to identify with another's feelings or point of view in order to better understand him/her.
16. Benefiting others —makes decisions that have the potential for a positive effect on others.
17. Having Respect for others —Acknowledges and honors the rights, freedom, and dignity of others.
18. Having Patience ‑- knows that good products, actions and outcomes take time; can delay gratification; does not leap before looking.
19. Being Forgiving -- is able to leave upsetting and hurtful things behind; stops the cycle of the hurt to others or oneself; does not seek revenge.
20. Making Peace ‑- is able to compromise, to talk things out without resorting to violence, to seek solutions to problems that will be in everyone's best interests; values calmness and safety.
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