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Practical Commitments Flashcards

1
Q

Give examples of spiritual disciplines: ____________
_________________________________________.

A

prayer, praise, worship,
confession, fasting,
meditation, and study

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2
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Through prayer we express our trust and _______ on
Jehovah God for our needs and for the needs of others.

A

dependence

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3
Q

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.

A

submit

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4
Q

We are assured of divine forgiveness by ________
________________.

A

confession of our sins
to God

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5
Q

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

A

instruct

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6
Q

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.

A

regularly

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7
Q

Sunday is the Christian day of worship and commemorates
the ______ of Christ.

A

resurrection

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8
Q

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

A

tithes

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9
Q

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

A

submit

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10
Q

Our submission must be a manifestation of the spiritual
grace of ______.

A

humility

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11
Q

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

A

oath-bound; secretive

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12
Q

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

A

allegiance

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13
Q

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

A

waste

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14
Q

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

A

time, talent, and money

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15
Q

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

A

recreation

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16
Q

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

A

renewal

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17
Q

All our work and play should ______ the name of God.

A

honor

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18
Q

Our body is the ________ of the Holy Spirit and we
are to glorify God in our body.

A

temple

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19
Q

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

A

flesh

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20
Q

First Corinthians 6:9 lists various __________ that do
not glorify God.

A

fleshly behaviors

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21
Q

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

A

attitudes

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22
Q

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

A

communication

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23
Q

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

A

feel

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24
Q

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

A

challenge

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25
Q

Literature, programs, and music that are ________ in
content and _______ in nature, must be avoided.

A

worldly; pornographic

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26
Q

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

A

demoralizing

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27
Q

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.

A

individual; body

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28
Q

We are to avoid ____________ which are of this world.

A

places and practices

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29
Q

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

A

fleshly

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30
Q

A Christian must not be a part of any types of
entertainment that discredit anyone’s Christian ______.

A

testimony

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31
Q

A Christian should be _______.

A

trustworthy, dependable, and
a person of his/her word

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32
Q

One cannot bear the fruit of the Spirit without being
______ joined to Christ.

A

spiritually

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

A

Love

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34
Q

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

A

trustworthiness

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35
Q

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

A

example

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36
Q

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

A

Christ

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37
Q

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

A

attitudes; actions

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38
Q

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

A

flesh

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39
Q

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

A

Lord

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40
Q

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

A

judged

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41
Q

The family is the basic unit of ___________.

A

human relationship

42
Q

The family is ______ to both society and the church.

A

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.

A

divine

44
Q

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

A

home

45
Q

Families should establish some pattern for family
______.

A

devotions

46
Q

Families should provide a _______ environment in the
home.

A

Christian

47
Q

Marriage is ordained of ______.

A

God

48
Q

Marriage is a _______, as well as mental and physical
union.

A

spiritual

49
Q

Spirituality in marriage means a man and a woman are
joined by ______ to live together as one.

A

God

50
Q

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

A

lifelong

51
Q

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

A

strictly forbidden

52
Q

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

A

counsel

53
Q

God gave male and female different characteristics, as
well as different ______.

A

responsibilities

54
Q

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

A

head

55
Q

Parents are to ______ and ______ their children.

A

nurture; admonish

56
Q

Children are to obey and ______ their parents.

A

honor

57
Q

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

A

God’s

58
Q

Understanding the sanctity of marriage, spouses should
strive to maintain a _________ relationship.

A

happy; harmonious; holy

59
Q

The marriage of divorced individuals should occur
only after an understanding of the scriptural _______.

A

instructions

60
Q

Should a Chrisitan desire to remain single, this decision
should be seen as ______.

A

scriptural

61
Q

Another definition of “temperance” is “_________.”

A

self-control

62
Q

We are admonished to practice ______ and balance in
behavior.

A

moderation

63
Q

The Scripture indicates that it is within our prerogative
to control our ____________________________.

A

thinking, anger,
and communication

64
Q

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

A

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.

A

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 ______.

A

bondage

70
Q

A Christian must ______________ from all alcoholic
beverages.

A

totally abstain

71
Q

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

A

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 ________
________.

A

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

apparel

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 the 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 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 people 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

We are responsible first of all to God to care for our
______ 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

life

100
Q

God alone must decide when ______ is to be ended.

A

life

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