I'm genuinely surprised that I haven't ever mentioned the years-old concept WWJD, "What Would Jesus Do?". In accordance with my monotonous blog litany that Christianity should be something done in addition to something said, I approve of WWJD to the degree that it reminds people to constantly contemplate the effect of Christianity on their actions. WWJD is better than asking, "What can I do for me, right here and now?"
However, the simple formula of WWJD presents a subtle danger. It could mislead the questioner. The essential problem is that it encourages people to replace divine judgment with their own moral intuitions. In the worst case, WWJD is interpreted as WSG, "What Seems Good?"
And that consideration is too important and tricky to be taken lightly. WWJD shouldn't mean creating a flawed mental image of Christ to model one's decisions. It should mean the determined attempt to uncover and apply the stated values of the true God. Like they have for centuries, Christians study and meditate on the Word, consult with their present and ancestral fellow Christians, and use reason as well as the noblest inner part, the Spirit. WWJD doesn't involve remaking Jesus into your image of Him. A slogan isn't a shortcut to right decisions.
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