MATTHEW 7 Flashcards
What is the first verse of Matthew 7?
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
True or False: Matthew 7 encourages believers to be discerning in their judgments.
True.
Fill in the blank: ‘For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to _____ you.’
you.
What metaphor does Jesus use to illustrate hypocrisy in judgment?
The speck in your brother’s eye and the plank in your own eye.
According to Matthew 7, what should you do before addressing the faults of others?
Remove the plank from your own eye.
What does Matthew 7:6 advise regarding giving what is holy to dogs?
Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.
What is the ‘Golden Rule’ mentioned in Matthew 7?
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.
True or False: Matthew 7 states that the path to destruction is wide.
True.
What two types of trees are mentioned in Matthew 7 to illustrate how to recognize false prophets?
Good trees and bad trees.
Fill in the blank: ‘Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the _____ of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.’
kingdom.
What does Jesus compare those who hear His words and act on them to?
A wise man who built his house on the rock.
What happens to the house built on the sand according to Matthew 7?
It fell with a great crash.
According to Matthew 7:14, what is described as the narrow gate?
The gate that leads to life.
What does Matthew 7:7 say about asking, seeking, and knocking?
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Who will receive good gifts according to Matthew 7:11?
Those who ask their Father in heaven.
Fill in the blank: ‘Enter through the narrow _____, for wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction.’
gate.
What is the main theme of Matthew 7?
Judgment, discernment, and living according to God’s will.
Complete the verse: ‘Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the _____.’
rock.
What does Matthew 7:13-14 warn about?
The majority of people take the wide road leading to destruction.
Fill in the blank: ‘You will know them by their _____.’
fruits.
What does Jesus say about false prophets in Matthew 7?
They come in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
True or False: According to Matthew 7, all who call on the Lord will be saved.
False.
What does Matthew 7:24 emphasize about hearing Jesus’ words?
Putting them into practice.
What is the consequence of ignoring Jesus’ teachings according to Matthew 7?
Being likened to a foolish man whose house fell.
What is the purpose of the parable of the wise and foolish builders?
To illustrate the importance of obedience to Jesus’ teachings.
