d Flashcards
Ten Commandments
- I am the lord ur god and u shall have no storage God’s before me
- you shall not say the name of the lord in vain
- honor the sabbath and keep it holy
- honor your mother and father
- you shall not kill
- you shall not commit adultry
- you shall not steal
- you shall not bear false witness to ur neighbor
- you shall not covet ur neighbors goods
- u shall not covet ur neighbors goods
Which virtues I need to work on
temperance: Phone
Patience: Lose patience with myself when not getting something
Pride
Pride: Lead to arrogance, conflict, and lack of empathy. Causes division
- Humility: encourages fostering unity
Greed
Greed: Promotes corruption and exploitation
- Charity: Generosity, helps those in need
Wrath
Wrath: Violence; fear, resentment cycle of vengeance
- Patience: Self control resolving conflicts peacefully
Envy
Envy: can cause sabotage and resentment
- Kindness: appreciation, goodwill, celebrating other’s success
Lust
Lust: objectification, degrades genuine connection
- Chastity: respect, self-discipline,
Sloth
Sloth: Laziness, unfulfilled potential
- Diligence: Fosters hardwork, personal responsibility
Instruct the ignorant
Helping you with information and explanations on various subjects, such as religious concepts, literature, or history.
Counsel the Doubtful
Providing supportive guidance and suggestions when you’re unsure about decisions or need clarification on complex topics
Admonish Sinners
Encouraging ethical behavior or suggesting ways to overcome harmful habits or distractions, like phone use affecting sleep.
Comfort the Sorrowful
Offering words of support and understanding when you express concerns or difficulties in your studies or life.
Forgive Offenses Willingly
Demonstrating patience and understanding even when requests are challenging or when misunderstandings occur.
Bear Wrongs Patiently
Responding kindly and calmly when faced with repeated questions or frustrations.
Pray for the Living and the Dead
While I don’t pray, I can assist by helping you compose prayers or reflections for others.
Feed the Hungry
Volunteering at food banks or donating to meal programs for those in need.
Give Drink to the Thirsty
Offering water or refreshments to someone who is parched or in need, especially during hot weather or community events.
Clothe the Naked
Contributing clothes to donation drives or thrift stores for those in need.
Shelter the Homeless
Supporting organizations that provide housing assistance or participating in fundraisers for shelters.
Luke 10:25-37 (Good Samaritan)
Question to Jesus:
A law expert asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”
Jesus’ Response:
“What does the Law say?”
The man answers:
Love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Love your neighbor as yourself.
Follow-Up Question:
The man asks, “Who is my neighbor?”
Jesus’ Story:
A man is robbed, beaten, and left for dead.
Priest: Sees the man but avoids him.
Levite: Sees the man but ignores him.
Samaritan: Feels compassion, helps the man, and pays for his care.
Lesson:
A true neighbor shows mercy and compassion, regardless of differences.
Jesus says, “Go and do the same.”
Luke 15:11-32
Two Sons:
The younger son asks for his inheritance early.
The father divides his property between the two sons.
Younger Son’s Downfall:
Leaves home, squanders his wealth on reckless living.
A famine hits, and he becomes desperate, working as a pig feeder.
He realizes even his father’s servants live better than he does.
Younger Son Returns:
Decides to return home, confess his sins, and ask to be treated as a servant.
The father sees him from afar, feels compassion, and welcomes him with open arms.
The father restores him by giving him a robe, a ring, and sandals.
He calls for a feast to celebrate his son’s return, saying, “He was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
Older Son’s Reaction:
The older son is angry and refuses to join the celebration.
He complains that he was loyal and obedient but never received a celebration.
He resents the special treatment of his brother who wasted the family’s wealth.
Father’s Response:
The father tells the older son, “You are always with me, and all I have is yours.”
He explains that celebrating the return of the lost son is necessary because “he was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”
Key Lessons
God’s Mercy: The father’s compassion represents God’s unconditional love and forgiveness.
Repentance: The younger son’s return shows the importance of recognizing mistakes and seeking forgiveness.
Jealousy and Grace: The older son’s resentment highlights the danger of self-righteousness and the need to embrace grace for others.
Celebration of Redemption: God rejoices when the lost return, and we are called to do the same.
Know retributive vs. restorative justice
Retributive justice: A system of justice focused on punishment for wrongdoing. The goal is to ensure that the offender pays for the crime committed.
- CRIME IS PUNISHMENT
- Focuses on GUILT & Societal retribution
PROS: Provides closure and a sense of fairness to victim: Deters potential offenders
CONS: Doesnt address the underlying cause of crime or the needs of victim; Its only a bandaid.
Restorative Justice: A system of justice focused on repairing the harm caused by a crime. The goal is to heal relationships between the offender, the victim, and the community.
- Focus on accountability and amendments
PROS: Helps victim achieve healing
- allows offender to take responsibility
- can reduce repeated offense
CONS:
- can be seen as lenient
- Requires willingness from both parties
List three persons
Jackie Robinson: A baseball player that went against societal norms and paved the way for systemic change.
- Broke racial barriers: First African American to play. courage in the face of hostility and prejudice.
- was not discouraged and didn’t let what anyone told to him get to him
Martin Luther King: A beacon of justice and a powerful orator that peacefully dismantled the chains of segregation.
- Advocated for peaceful protest
- used his words -> inspires others to use their words against injustices.
Promoted unity
Nelson Mandela: A revolutionary who fought for the rights of African Americans. Dedicated to the justice, and commitment of forgiveness. Challenged apartheid in south africa
- First African American president in SA: Achieving racial equality; Endured prison for 2 decades.
- Commitment for justice
List 3 songs
Freedom (Beyonce):
- calls for empowerment
- overcoming oppression, promoting themes of strength, liberation, and perseverance.
- Highlights social issues like racism, inequality
- Inspires activism
I am Woman (Helen Reddy)
- Womans activism movement
- Empowerment “I AM STRONG”
- Breaks barriers: Equal rights and opportunities
- Inspires future generations
Man in the mirror (Michael Jackson)
- Calls for reflection: Asks us to take a look at ourselves if we want to make a change
- Personal responsibility
Time in vs Time out
Time Out: A strategy where the person (often a child) is removed from a situation or group for a short period to reflect on their behavior and calm down.
- Usually in a more punishment
- discipline and reflection
Time in: When a person who stays close to a caregiver to receive support, guidance, and calm engagement or after misbehavior.
- Instead of isolating u stay with them
- Allows for both ppl to talk through their emotions,
starfish story
little by little
- Small things help
- Not all good actions need to be on a large scale
