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Practical Commitments Flashcards

1
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Give seven examples of spiritual disciplines?

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1 - prayer
2 - praise
3 - worship
4 - confession
5 - fasting
6 - meditation
7 - study

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Through prayer, we express our trust and _____ on Jehovah God for our needs and for the needs of others.

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dependence

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Through periods of fasting, we draw close to God, meditate on the passion of Christ, and discipline ourselves to ________ to the control of the Holy Spirit in all areas of our lives.

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submit

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4
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We are assured of divine forgiveness by _______________.

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confession of our sins to God

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5
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Through meditation on and study of the Word of God, we enhance our own spiritual growth and prepare ourselves to help guide and _________ others in scriptural truths

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instruct

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6
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The life of Christian discipleship calls for the fulfillment of our duties to the body of Christ. We are to unite _____ with other members of the church.

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regularly

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7
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Sunday is the Christian day of worship and commemorates the ____________ of Christ.

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resurrection

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8
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We are to provide for the financial needs of the church by giving of _____ and offerings.

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tithes

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9
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It is our duty to respect and to ___________ to those whom the Lord Jesus has placed over us in the church.

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submit

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10
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Our submission must be a manifestation of the spiritual grace of ___________.

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humility

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11
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We are to avoid affiliation with oath-bound societies. They may appear to have spiritual character, but by being ________ and ________, they contradict Christian spirituality.

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oath-bound
secretive

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12
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Christians must not belong to any body or society that requires or practices an _____ that supersedes or excludes their fellowship in Christ.

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allegiance

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13
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In the Scriptures, the virtues of thrift and simplicity are honored, but the vices of _____ and ostentation are solemnly prohibited.

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waste

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14
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The living of a godly and sober life requires the wise and frugal use of our temporal blessings, including _____, _____, and _____.

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time
talent
money

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15
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As good stewards we are to make the most of our time, whether for _____ or for work.

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recreation

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16
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The idle use of leisure time degrades, but the edifying use of it brings inner _____.

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renewal

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17
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All our work and play should _____ the name of God.

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honor

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18
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Our body is the _____ of the Holy Ghost, and we are to glorify God in our body.

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temple

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19
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We are to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the _____.

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flesh

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20
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First Corinthians 6:9 lists various __________ which do not glorify God and which characterize unrighteousness

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fleshly behaviors

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21
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Worldly _____ such as hatred, envy, and jealousy are condemned in Scripture.

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attitudes

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22
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Corrupt ________ such as gossip, angry outbursts, and filthy words are condemned in Scripture.

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communication

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23
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The literature we read, the programs we watch, and the music we listen to profoundly affect the way we _____ think, and behave.

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feel

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24
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It is imperative that the Christians read, watch, and listen to those things which inspire, instruct, and _____ to a higher plane of living.

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challenge

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25
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Literature, programs, and music which are _____ in content and _____ in nature must be avoided.

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worldly
pornographic

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26
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A Christian is not to attend (or watch on television) movies or theatrical performances which are _____.

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demoralizing

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27
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The use of leisure time in the life of a Christian should be characterized by those activities which edify both the _____ and the _____ of Christ.

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individual
body

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28
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We are to avoid _____ and _____ which are of this world.

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places
practices

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29
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A Christian must not be a part of any types of entertainment which appeal to the _______ nature.

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fleshly

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30
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A Christian must not be a part of any types of entertainment which discredit anyone’s Christian _________.

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testimony

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31
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A Christian should be __________________.

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trustworthy
dependable
a person of his/her word

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32
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________ relationships with others is a natural outgrowth of our positive relationship with the Lord.

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Trustful

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33
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_____ for others is the hallmark of the Christ-life.

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Love

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34
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Swearing of oaths is contrary to a Christian’s _____ and should be avoided.

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trustworthiness

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35
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Christ, by precept and _____, taught that we love our enemy and prefer our brother.

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example

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36
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We should behave in a way that will point others to _____.

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Christ

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37
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If we live in the Spirit, we will manifest the fruit (______ and _________) of the Spirit.

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attitudes
actions

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38
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If we live in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lusts of the _____.

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flesh

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39
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Trustful relationships with others are a natural outgrowth of our positive relationship with the _________.

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Lord

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40
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A lack of fruit-bearing in our lives will be _________.

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judged

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41
Q

The family is the basic unit of _________.

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human relationship

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42
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The family is ________ to both society and the church.

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foundational

43
Q

The _________ origin of the family, along with its foundational character, makes it imperative that we give priority to the ministry of the family.

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divine

44
Q

The practice of Christian disciplines and virtues should begin in the __________.

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home

45
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Families should establish some pattern for family _____.

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devotions

46
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Families should provide a __________ environment in the home.

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Christian

47
Q

Marriage is ordained of _________.

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God

48
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Marriage is a _________ as well as mental and physical union.

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spiritual

49
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Spiritually, in marriage a man and a woman are joined by ________ to live together as one.

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God

50
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Because of the divine character of marriage, it is a ____________ commitment with the only clear biblical allowance for divorce being fornication.

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lifelong

51
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Sexual involvement, either before marriage or with someone other than the marriage partner, is _________ in Scripture.

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strictly forbidden

52
Q

Should divorce occur, the church should provide love, understanding, and ________ to those involved.

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counsel

53
Q

God gave male and female different characteristics as well as different _____.

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responsibilities

54
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In God’s order, the husband is _______ of the home.

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head

55
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Parents are to _______ and _______ their children.

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nurture
admonish

56
Q

Children are to obey and ________ their parents.

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honor

57
Q

In order for harmony to exist in the home, _________ order must be observed.

A

God’s

58
Q

Conduct in ministry is an extension of personal and _______ life.

A

family

59
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Harmony in the home is built upon _______ harmony.

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marital

60
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Marital harmony is built upon _______ harmony with God.

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personal

61
Q

Another definition of “temperance” is “______.”

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self-control

62
Q

We are admonished to practice _____ and balance in behavior.

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moderation

63
Q

The Scripture indicates that it is within our prerogative to control our _____, _____, and _____.

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thinking
anger
communication

64
Q

To exercise self-discipline reflects the _____ in our lives.

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power of God

65
Q

The Bible speaks clearly that we are to be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others as a demonstration of our ________ for them.

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love

66
Q

It is necessary for us to control our behavior so as not to bring ________ to others.

A

offense

67
Q

As we know Christ after the Spirit, we are also to know others in the same manner so we will not judge them after their __________ alone.

A

outward behavior

68
Q

A respect and _____ for differences in others should characterize our relationships.

A

tolerance

69
Q

One of the primary benefits of our liberty in Christ is freedom from the domination of ungodly forces. Therefore, we are counseled not to put ourselves again under __________.

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bondage

70
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A Christian must ______________ from all alcoholic beverages.

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totally abstain

71
Q

A Christian must __________ from illegal and ungodly habit-forming and mood-altering chemical substances.

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totally abstain

72
Q

A Christian must refrain from ________ activity (such as gambling and gluttony) which defiles the body as the _________ of God.

A

any
temple

73
Q

Ungodly activities can enslave the ________.

A

spirit

74
Q

According to the biblical idea, modesty is ___________.

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an inner spiritual grace

75
Q

Modesty recoils from _______ unseemly and impure.

A

anything

76
Q

Modesty is chaste in both _______ and conduct.

A

thought

77
Q

Modesty is free of crudeness and indecency in _______ as well as behavior.

A

dress

78
Q

_________ includes our appearance, dress, speech, and conduct and can be applied to all situations.

A

Modesty

79
Q

Our life, character, and self-image are reflected externally by our ________ and dress.

A

actions

80
Q

The admonition of Scripture, “Be not conformed to this world,” reminds us that our manner of ________ must be modest and decent.

A

dress

81
Q

It is not displeasing to God for us to dress ________.

A

well

82
Q

Above all we must seek ________ beauty.

A

spiritual

83
Q

Spiritual beauty does not come from _______ adornment.

A

outward

84
Q

As _________ people, we are to abstain from all lusts of the flesh

A

godly

85
Q

As godly people, we are to avoid dressing in a manner that encourages _____ thoughts, attitudes, and lifestyles.

A

immoral

86
Q

Our beauty does not depend on elaborate, showy dress; extravagant, costly attire; or on the use of jewelry or cosmetics, but on our _______________.

A

relationship with Christ

87
Q

External adornment, whether clothing or jewelry, as an outward display of personal worth, is contrary to a __________.

A

spiritual attitude

88
Q

As Christians we are members of the kingdom of God as well as a social order of __________.

A

this world

89
Q

_________ requires us to act in a responsible manner as citizens of our country.

A

obedience to God

90
Q

We should ________ civil law and order.

A

support

91
Q

_________ law is supreme

A

God’s

92
Q

God calls us to obey the _________ of our country insofar as they are not in conflict with the obedience to God

A

laws

93
Q

When it becomes necessary to disagree with practices and requirements of government, we should do so out of a concern for the promotion of ________ and not out of delight in discord and controversy.

A

righteousness

94
Q

Love for others and the recognition of the equal worth of all people in the ______________ should compel us to take steps to improve the situation of others.

A

sight of God

95
Q

In all of our dealings, we must be sensitive to human needs and guard against ______ and economic discrimination.

A

racial

96
Q

All individuals should have freedom to _________ and _________ in the life of the church regardless of race, color, sex, social class, or nationality.

A

worship
participate

97
Q

__________ alone confers life.

A

God

98
Q

You are responsible first of all to God to care for your ___________ life and that of others.

A

physical

99
Q

If the circumstances require, we must be prepared to risk our __________ in the service of our neighbor.

A

lives

100
Q

God alone must decide when _________ is to be ended

A

life

101
Q

We have the responsibility to _______________ of the unborn.

A

protect the life

102
Q

It is our firm conviction that euthanasia of aged, mentally incompetent, terminally ill, and otherwise handicapped, for reasons of personal convenience, social adjustment, or economic advantage is _____________.

A

morally wrong

103
Q

It is our firm conviction that abortion for reasons of personal convenience, social adjustment, or economic advantage is _____________.

A

morally worng

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