Life Calling 3 and 4

Question 1

Of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct of the distinction between right and wrong

Answer 1

Moral

Question 2

Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern conduct

Answer 2

Ethical

Question 3

The moral and ethical quality of people demonstrated in the actions taken in life consistent with the mind-set they establish for their lives

Answer 3

Character

Question 4

He said “A man is but the product of his thoughts …. what he thinks, he becomes.”

Answer 4

Ghandi

Question 5

When we don’t live in life congruence, we can end up in a condition that psychologists refer to as _______. (which is just an elaborate way of saying “disagreement within our mind.”)

Answer 5

Cognitive dissonance

Question 6

Our life is _____ when the values we claim to believe or our lives equal the way we actually live our lives

Answer 6

Congruent

Question 7

Our life is _____ when the values we claim to believe for our lives does NOT equal the way we actually live our lives

Answer 7

Incongruent

Question 8

If the values of our life do NOT equal the way we actually live our lived, what are our only two options to make them equal ?

Answer 8

Change our behavior

Change the values/principles of our life

Question 9

When our values and actions are incompatible or in disagreement in our minds the text warns that “often leads to a strange condition.” What is that condition ?

Answer 9

Leads to great concussion when it comes to finding direction. Because of this, the text states that “our minds often leads to a strange condition. Quite often the two incompatible ways of thinking become a driving force that compels our minds to acquire or invent new thoughts or beliefs to minimize the amount of disagreement between our beliefs and actions.”

Question 10

How does James 1 describes the condition in the above-mentioned question ?

Answer 10

Double-minded

Question 11

The text states that another manner in which people a empt to deal with the disagreements within their minds is to have “morals à la carte” - what does this mean ?

Answer 11

When you compartmentalize your morality. For instance, in one area of your life you will seek out God and His direction, while in another you feelings/emotions determine. Or saying one thing and doing another

Question 12

If you answered that God created the world and everything in it, and you make your choices regarding character contrary to that belief structure, this will lead to _____ ?

Answer 12

Disharmony

Question 13

If we answer that we were created by God, we would seek what our life calling is within this existence and find _______ within that role

Answer 13

Purpose

Question 14

If we answer that we exist for ourselves or that there isn’t an overall meaning to our existence, our action would lead us down a path of ___________

Answer 14

Purposelessness

Question 15

If we believe that we have an eternal place in he universe, we pursue our life-caling in our relationship with God and find our _______ in trying to continually mature

Answer 15

Significant

Question 16

If we believe that this physical world is all that there is, than our life would seem to be totally ______ and live as though nothing really matters that much

Answer 16

Insignificant

Question 17

“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if people claim to have faith but have no deeds? Can such faith save them ?”

Answer 17

James 2:14

Question 18

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”

Answer 18

Galatians 5:25

Question 19

“Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.”

Answer 19

1 Samuel 15:22

Question 20

What is the three-fold congruence that the text advises to live in ?

Answer 20

Words
Faith
Action

Question 21

What does the text state will be the results if you choose NOT to live your life in the three-fold congruence ?

Answer 21

Confusion - because you won’t know what path to follow in your life

Question 22

The place in scripture that clearly describes the struggle related with a the attempt for such life congruency

Answer 22

Romans 7:21-25

Question 23

Our hope is in the deliverance from this struggle can come only through _______

Answer 23

The saving grace of Jesus

Question 24

Was commander by the prophet Samuel as being a man after God’s own heart, despite his struggle with sin

Answer 24

David (Found in scripture in 1 Samuel 13:14)

Question 25

The place in scripture that describes this person's (David) struggle with sin

Answer 25

Psalm 51

Question 26

When we choose to surrender to Christ in our Life-calling, we will be able to ______ and ______ God's will

Answer 26

Test | Approve

Question 27

What are the three ways God's Will is described

Answer 27

Good Pleasing Perfect

Question 28

When we choose to follow the patterns of the world in pursuing our Life-Calling, what do we seek ?

Answer 28

Our selfish interest

Question 29

The place in scripture that contrast the perspective of pursuing God's Will or the pattern of the world

Answer 29

Romans 12

Question 30

When your PRESENT condition is negative (sad, depressed, lonely, confused, etc.) what is the way to look at your PAST that leads toward maturity ?

Answer 30

They will see it as an opportunity to take responsibility, learn from it and grow

Question 31

When your PRESENT condition is negative (sad, depressed, lonely, confused, etc.) what is the way to look at your PAST that leads toward immaturity ?

Answer 31

They will look back to place blame on why something caused them harm

Question 32

This leadership curriculum states that Faith expresses your value of ________

Answer 32

Reality

Question 33

The Leadership curriculum states that Character expresses our value of _____

Answer 33

Self

Question 34

The Leadership curriculum states that Service expresses our value of ______

Answer 34

Others

Question 35

When we Love God, we are expressing the foundational value of _______

Answer 35

Faith

Question 36

When we identify and sharpen our God-given gifts we are expressing the foundational value of _______

Answer 36

Character

Question 37

When we seek after the calling God has given to our lives we are expressing the foundational value of ______

Answer 37

Service

Question 38

Being able to understand all that is happening in a moment is recognizing what the _______ of the moment is

Answer 38

Authority

Question 39

Who stated at the beginning of Chapter 4 "all men caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny ...... I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until I am what I ought to be."

Answer 39

Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 40

When we have an attitude of service, we _____ others around us in a spirit of

Answer 40

Value | Community

Question 41

Service implies that our actions of character are carried out with a sense of ______ to others

Answer 41

Responsibility

Question 42

The concept of compassionate concern teaches us that service is _____ - centered rather than ________ - centered

Answer 42

Other | Self

Question 43

What is the concept known as the "fabric of society" and explain how character and service and function to support it ?

Answer 43

That each of us belong to one another in the Body of Christ. Our lives have been created by God to live in the service of Him (by identifying and sharpening of gifts and call) and the service of others (by applying the needs of the age)

Question 44

Having a self-centered perspective towards the needs of others will result in the _______ and ________ and recognize that "but by the grace of God, there go I."

Answer 44

Assumption | Judgement

Question 45

Having a God-centered perspective towards the needs of others will allow you to have _______ and ________ and recognize that "but by the grace of God, there go I."

Answer 45

Humility | Empathy

Question 46

"What good it is, my brothers and sisters, if people claim to have faith but have no deeds? Cab such a faith save them ?"

Answer 46

James 2:14

Question 47

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."

Answer 47

1 Peter 4:10

Question 48

"So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."

Answer 48

Matthew 7:12

Question 49

Where in scripture does our curriculum reference to state the following: "God created us with an intricate design in a fearful and wonderful manner that was part of his intent before we ever came into being. It follows, then that this intricate design is directly related to our Life Calling. The greater we can live in harmony with our design, the greater will be the fulfillment of purpose in our lives."

Answer 49

Psalm 139

Question 50

Which individual avoided the responsibility instead of engaging ?

Answer 50

Religious leader

Question 51

Which individual engaged in a spirit of respect, community, concern, responsibility, and action despite their differences with the one in need ?

Answer 51

Good Samaritan

Question 52

An exertion of energy, power, or force to accomplish a desired end

Answer 52

Action

Question 53

A group sharing common characteristics, interests, and heritage

Answer 53

Community

Question 54

A matter that engages a person's close attention, deep interest, or significant care

Answer 54

Concern

Question 55

A linking relationship and association that joins, unites, and binds us.

Answer 55

Connection

Question 56

A feeling of appreciative, often deferential, regard and esteem

Answer 56

Respect

Question 57

The noblest form of love carried out in life's relationships

Answer 57

Servanthood

Question 58

List the five elements of true compassionate service

Answer 58

``` Respect Community Concern Responsibility Action ```

Question 59

When we attempt to understand a situation from another's perspective, we are displaying ______

Answer 59

Empathy

Question 60

When we seek to honor, rather then demean, those we serve our goal is _________

Answer 60

Mutual edification

Question 61

What is the problem eighth concert of "I'll give people respect when they show me respect ?"

Answer 61

Primarily it will then become a question of who will "go first" and do so no matter what another does

Question 62

Explain the concept of serving others in a manner that we "don't rob them of their dignity"

Answer 62

Everyone has value in each situation, therefore we seek to lift (give a "hand up") and include other rather than give them a "hand out" or tell them what to do

Question 63

When you see a need in society, God is revealing to you that have been _______ and ______ to fill that need

Answer 63

Gifted | Called

Question 64

Mutual respect: when you ____ and _____ others .......

Answer 64

Love | Accept

Question 65

....... you are NOT ______ them. (Respect)

Answer 65

Judging

Question 66

Mutual trust: When you _____ and _____ from others ........

Answer 66

Listen | Learn

Question 67

........... you are NOT _______ them (trust)

Answer 67

Correcting

Question 68

Dignity: when you _______ and ____ with others .........

Answer 68

Serve | Partner

Question 69

........... you are NOT _______ them (dignity)

Answer 69

Directing

Question 70

Is a mindset that you need to be taken care of or others who are in a difficult situation need to be taken care of

Answer 70

Paternalistic

Question 71

Is a mindset where you and others seek to develop their gifts with the ability to care for oneself

Answer 71

Sustainable

Question 72

What is the difference between "sharing the gospel" and "telling people about God"

Answer 72

Primarily an attitude of acting like you're an equal and have empathy over plight vs an attitude of superiority - you're better than them and if they would just live like you then they would be fine

Question 73

______ is forced act of serving another person .........

Answer 73

Servitude

Question 74

.......... and it is carried out in our (forced)

Answer 74

Body

Question 75

________ is the decided act of serving another person ..........

Answer 75

Service

Question 76

......... and it is carried out in our ______ (decided)

Answer 76

Mind

Question 77

_______ is the attitudinal act of serving another person .........

Answer 77

Servant-hood

Question 78

........... and it is carried out in our ______ (attitudinal)

Answer 78

Spirit

Question 79

Explain what empathy means:

Answer 79

When we attempt to understand a situation from another's perspective

Question 80

Explain how a lack of empathy caused a break down in communication and relationship between Jason and Romero in the “Tale of Two Perspectives”.

Answer 80

Jason was focused on “getting the job done” rather than on getting to know Romero and working together. Romero was focused on being grateful for the home that would benefit his family, rather than confronting Jason (Matthew 18) about being left out of the process.

Question 81

Explain how showing empathy could have led toward building a strong relationship between Jason and Romero in the “Tale of Two Perspectives”.

Answer 81

if Jason would have taken the time to get to know Romero he could have not only built a lifetime friendship, but also created a system where many more could benefit from his professional knowledge. If Romero would have confronted Jason, it would have provided an opportunity for Jason to realize that God called him there to build relationships, not houses

Question 82

___________________ being answerable or accountable for something or someone within our ability, power, or control to care for

Answer 82

Responsibility

Question 83

Which individual avoided the responsibility even after first contact?

Answer 83

Political leader

Question 84

If you answered that God created the world and everything in it, and you make your choices regarding Character within that belief structure, this will lead to _____?

Answer 84

Harmony

Question 85

If we answer that we were Created by God, we would seek after what our life calling is within this existence and find __________ within that role.

Answer 85

Purpose