Code of Ethics for Human Service Workers - Essay Example

Ethical choices are and have always been influenced by biblical, as well as other faiths, and help set the foundation of ethical; treatment. Some of the most significant biblical quotes that specifically speak to this topic include, Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you,” as well as, John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples if you have a love for one another.” In 1 Thessalonians 5:11, it states, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”  Proverbs 21:13, focuses more on the consequences of NOT fulfilling your goodly obligation to help all those in need, “Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.” Finally, the most important biblical reference to care for others is, of course, the Golden Rule, Matthew 7:12, “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Helping others is a large part of the Christian doctrine overall. To do otherwise is a negative reflection upon you. The Golden Rule makes the firmest and boldest statement. If you do not treat others well then how could you ever hope for ethical treatment of you when you need aid or assistance? Read More