Christian Private Ethics According To 1 Corinthians
15:33 And Its Implications For Christian Youth In
Indonesia
Oloria Malau
Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung (Cristian State Intitute Of Tarutung)
{oloriamalau.dra@gmail.com}
Abstract. Adolescence is an important period in life because it is at this time that humans
bridge childhood and adulthood. In addition, adolescence is an important period because
this period is also a period: testing, development and expansion. Christian teenagers are
now freer than teenagers from previous periods of time. Ethical values among teenagers
now seem to have been degraded. Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:33 provides a clear picture for
Christian youth in Indonesia not to be deceived and lost because of bad association. Which
certainly will have a negative impact and the worst is to lead to destruction. The condition
of adolescents who are still unstable causes them to be easily tempted and deceived.
Therefore, the ethics of association are very necessary to fortify them from destruction.
Where bad association begins because of wrong perceptions that lead them to poor
communication and association. Therefore, Christian adolescents in Indonesia still need to
need supervision and mentoring to be able to go through their transition to a true maturity
both physically and spiritually. And that responsibility is certainly given to families,
churches and also PAK teachers in schools.
Keywords: ethics, association, youth, 1 Corinthians 15:33
1 Introduction
Adolescence is a transition period when children grow up to be adults. That period is also
considered to be the most beautiful period. But sometimes adolescence can also be vulnerable
if teenagers make the wrong way both in relationships and relationships. Seeing today's teenage
relationships, sometimes making the heart feel sad. Karma and ethics, almost no longer known
by teenagers. Who is to blame in this case, parents, school, or the environment? How teenagers
behave to parents, to teachers, and to fellow friends. It should be a shared concern. Ethical values
among teenagers now seem to have been degraded. Problems arise when parents and teachers
cannot find ways to convey messages and ethical and moral values to adolescents. Even more
worrying, many parents and teachers actually lack ethics.
So what about the association of Christian adolescents today, is there a difference that is
seen compared to the association of adolescents in general. Christian teenagers are now freer
than teenagers from previous periods of time. This can be seen by the proliferation of teenagers
who watch midnight cinema or hangout at the cafe until late at night. This triggers free
promiscuity which is being broadcast everywhere. Their association is not only limited to
friends but begins to lead to more serious romance. Today's openness of youth about sex matters
is very common. Lots of Christian teenagers today are falling into negative things because of
ICOGESS 2019, March 14, Medan, Indonesia
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DOI 10.4108/eai.14-3-2019.2292024