Practical Commitments Flashcards
Give examples of spiritual disciplines: ____________
_________________________________________.
prayer, praise, worship,
confession, fasting,
meditation, and study
Through prayer we express our trust and _______ on
Jehovah God for our needs and for the needs of others.
dependence
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.
submit
We are assured of divine forgiveness by ________
________________.
confession of our sins
to God
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.
instruct
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.
regularly
Sunday is the Christian day of worship and commemorates
the ______ of Christ.
resurrection
We are to provide for the financial needs of the church
by giving of ______ and offerings.
tithes
It is our duty to respect and to ______ to those whom
the Lord Jesus has placed over us in the church.
submit
Our submission must be a manifestation of the spiritual
grace of ______.
humility
We are to avoid affiliation with oath-bound societies.
They may appear to have spiritual character, but
by being __________ and _______ they contradict
Christian spirituality.
oath-bound; secretive
Christians must not belong to any body of society that
requires or practices an _______ that supersedes or
excludes their fellowship in Christ.
allegiance
In the Scriptures, the virtues of thrift and simplicity are
honored, but the vices of _______ and ostentation are
solemnly prohibited.
waste
The living of a godly and sober life requires the wise
and frugal use of our temporal blessings, including
____________________.
time, talent, and money
As good stewards we are to make the most of our time,
whether for _______ or for work.
recreation
The idle use of leisure time degrades, but the edifying
use of it brings inner _______.
renewal
All our work and play should ______ the name of God.
honor
Our body is the ________ of the Holy Spirit and we
are to glorify God in our body.
temple
We are to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lust of the
_______.
flesh
First Corinthians 6:9 lists various __________ that do
not glorify God.
fleshly behaviors
Worldly _______ such as hatred, envy, and jealousy
are condemned in Scripture.
attitudes
Corrupt ________ such as gossip, angry outbursts, and
filthy words are condemned in Scripture.
communication
The literature we read, the programs we watch, and
the music we listen to profoundly affect the way we
______, think, and behave.
feel
It is imperative that the Christian read, watch, and listen
to those things which inspire, instruct, and ________
to a higher plane of living.
challenge
Literature, programs, and music that are ________ in
content and _______ in nature, must be avoided.
worldly; pornographic
A Christian is not to attend (or watch on television)
movies or theatrical performances which are ______.
demoralizing
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.
individual; body
We are to avoid ____________ which are of this world.
places and practices
A Christian must not be a part of any types of
entertainment that appeal to the _______ nature.
fleshly
A Christian must not be a part of any types of
entertainment that discredit anyone’s Christian ______.
testimony
A Christian should be _______.
trustworthy, dependable, and
a person of his/her word
One cannot bear the fruit of the Spirit without being
______ joined to Christ.
spiritually
_____ for others is the hallmark of the Christ-life.
Love
Swearing of oaths is contrary to a Christian’s ______
and should be avoided.
trustworthiness
Christ, by precept and ______, taught that we love our
enemy and prefer our brother.
example
We should behave in a way that will point others to
______.
Christ
If we live in the Spirit, we will manifest the fruit
(______ and ______) of the Spirit.
attitudes; actions
If we live in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lusts of the
______.
flesh
Trustful relationships with others are a natural
outgrowth of our positive relationship with the _____.
Lord
A lack of fruit-bearing in our lives will be ______.
judged
The family is the basic unit of ___________.
human relationship
The family is ______ to both society and the church.
foundational
The _______ origin of the family, along with its
foundational character, makes it imperative that we
give priority to the ministry of the family.
divine
The practice of Christian disciplines and virtues should
begin in the _______.
home
Families should establish some pattern for family
______.
devotions
Families should provide a _______ environment in the
home.
Christian
Marriage is ordained of ______.
God
Marriage is a _______, as well as mental and physical
union.
spiritual
Spirituality in marriage means a man and a woman are
joined by ______ to live together as one.
God
Because of the divine character of marriage, it is a
_______ commitment with the only clear biblical
allowance for divorce being fornication.
lifelong
Sexual involvement, either before marriage or with
someone other than the marriage partner, is __________
in Scripture.
strictly forbidden
Should divorce occur, the church should provide love,
understanding, and _______ to those involved.
counsel
God gave male and female different characteristics, as
well as different ______.
responsibilities
In God’s order, the husband is ______ of the home.
head
Parents are to ______ and ______ their children.
nurture; admonish
Children are to obey and ______ their parents.
honor
In order for harmony to exist in the home, ______
order must be observed.
God’s
Understanding the sanctity of marriage, spouses should
strive to maintain a _________ relationship.
happy; harmonious; holy
The marriage of divorced individuals should occur
only after an understanding of the scriptural _______.
instructions
Should a Chrisitan desire to remain single, this decision
should be seen as ______.
scriptural
Another definition of “temperance” is “_________.”
self-control
We are admonished to practice ______ and balance in
behavior.
moderation
The Scripture indicates that it is within our prerogative
to control our ____________________________.
thinking, anger,
and communication
To exercise self-discipline reflects the __________
_____ in our lives.
power of God
The Bible speaks clearly that we are to be sensitive to
the needs and feelings of others as a demonstration of
our ______ for them.
love
It is necessary for us to control our behavior so as not
to bring ______ to others.
offense
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.
outward behavior
A respect and ______ for differences in others should
characterize our relationships.
tolerance
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 ______.
bondage
A Christian must ______________ from all alcoholic
beverages.
totally abstain
A Christian must __________ from illegal and ungodly
habit-forming and mood-altering chemical substances.
totally abstain
A Christian must refrain from ______ activity (such as
gambling and gluttony) which defiles the body as the
_______ of God.
any; temple
Ungodly activities can enslave the ______.
spirit
According to the biblical idea, modesty is ________
________.
an inner spiritual grace
Modesty recoils from ______ unseemly and impure.
anything
Modesty is chaste in both ______ and conduct.
thought
Modesty is free of crudeness and indecency in ______
as well as behavior.
dress
________ includes our appearance, dress, speech, and
conduct and can be applied to all situations.
Modesty
Our life, character, and self-image are reflected
externally by our _______ and dress.
apparel
The admonition of Scripture, “Be not conformed to
this world,” reminds us that our manner of ________
must be modest and decent.
dress
It is not displeasing to God for us to dress _______.
well
Above all we must seek _______ beauty.
spiritual
Spiritual beauty does not come from ______ adornment.
outward
As ______ people, we are to abstain from all lusts of
the flesh.
godly
As godly people, we are to avoid dressing in a manner
that encourages ____ thoughts, attitudes, and lifestyles.
immoral
Our beauty does not depend on elaborate, showy dress;
extravagant, costly attire; or on the use of jewelry or
cosmetics, but on our ______________.
relationship with Christ
External adornment, whether clothing or jewelry, as
an outward display of personal worth, is contrary to a
__________.
spiritual attitude
As Christians, we are members of the kingdom of God
as well as the social order of __________.
this world
_______________ requires us to act in a responsible
manner as citizens of our country.
Obedience to God
We should ______ civil law and order.
support
_______ law is supreme.
God’s
God calls us to obey the ______ of our country insofar
as they are not in conflict with obedience to God.
laws
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.
righteousness
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.
sight of God
In all of our dealings, we must be sensitive to human
needs and guard against __________ and economic
discrimination.
racial
All people should have freedom to _________ and
_______ in the life of the church regardless of race,
color, sex, social class, or nationality.
worship; participate
_______ alone confers life.
God
We are responsible first of all to God to care for our
______ life and that of others
physical
If the circumstances require, we must be prepared to
risk our ______ in the service of our neighbor.
life
God alone must decide when ______ is to be ended.
life
