Discussion Thread Ethical Standards

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Discussion Thread: Ethical Standards The ethical principles in the human service fields and the teachings of the Bible overlap in their approach to treating and caring for others, yet they also provide us with unique perspectives and emphases. Martin (2022) identifies that the general theme of the ethical standards for human service providers lies in valuing the dignity of others, ensuring no harm is done, showing respect for the integrity of individuals, and preventing exploitation. This is also reflected in the Bible through Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" ( King James Bible , 1769/2022). Both the Bible and ethical standards for human service providers place a strong emphasis on the value and worth of individuals and treating others with respect regardless of their background. In reviewing the ethical standards identified by the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) the first standard they recognize when working with clients is to recognize and build on the client and community's strengths ( National Organization for Human Services ). This is also a theme in the Bible and can be seen in Thessalonians 5:11 "therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing" ( King James Bible , 1769/2022). With both we see commonalities with underlying themes of treating others with integrity and transparent, honest communication. While we see many similarities with the themes between both the Bible and ethical standards, there are differences as well. The NOHS provides ethical standards in relation to responsibility to the field and provides standards that help promote growth as a profession and for the providers who fall under this profession where the Bible promotes growth and how that growth serves a higher purpose. Another difference is that the Bible speaks specifically about the importance of selflessness, love, and forgiveness, even referencing our enemies where the NOHS focuses on compassion and empathy. Both ethical standards in the human service fields and biblical teachings share many similar principles of not judging, treating others with respect, doing no harm, and honoring integrity. However, the Bible provides a spiritual framework for treating others that includes love and forgiveness. This differs from the NOHS ethical standards that focus on professional guidelines that have a context of societal norms. Colossians 3:12: So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience ( King James Bible , 1769/2022) Philippians 2:4 - Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others ( King James Bible , 1769/2022) Proverbs 21:13 - Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered (King James Bible, 1769/2022)

References King James Bible. (2022). Oxford University Press. (Original work published 1769). Martin, M. E. (2022). Introduction to human services: Through the eyes of practice settings (5th ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. National Organization for Human Services. (n.d.). Ethical standards for human services professionals. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for- hs-professionals Links to an external site. .

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