Quiz 4 (covey, Romans 7, etc) Flashcards
Win/ Win people seek _________ _________ in all human interactions
Mutual benefits
Win/Win people display _________ - based behavior
Principle
This behavior is seen in the __________ model where we all are loved, all sinful, all gifted, all called to meet the needs of the age.
Co-operation
Leadership style - understand who will take the lead based upon the talent/call of the moment. The scriptural example of this was displayed in the behavior of ____________
John the Baptist
The other three outcomes are _________ - based models which reflect a __________ philosophy
Competitive
Self-centered
Win/Lose People think that in order for them to win, someone else must lose. This type of thinking is rooted in seeking who gets the ________. The scriptural example of this was displayed in the behavior of _______.
Credit
Jewish Leaders
Win/Lose people have a leadership style that is _______ (other people are _______ - used to perform the task you want done).
Authoritarian
Tools
Win/Lose People hurt __________ because if both people aren’t winning, both are losing.
Relationships
Lose/Win People are considered _________
Doormats
Lose/Win people seek strength from popularity based on _______.
Acceptance
Lose/Win People have a leadership style of _________.
People-pleasing (sycophants)
Lose/Lose people become ________ with making the other person lose ( make them look bad), even at their own ______. (Gossip, factions, envy, jealousy, slander)
Obsessed
Expense
What is the spiritual “law” that Paul is referring to in Romans 7?
The Old Testament law that God gave as a guide for humanity
What is the unspiritual condition that Paul states humans are in?
Sin (self-centeredness)
Why are we a slave to the law when we are a slave to sin?
Due to our sin, we are unable to follow the law (no matter how much we try)
What phrase does Paul use to describe the internal situation between you and sin?
Wretched Condition
Is there an alternative to choosing between being a slave to sin or a slave to Christ?
No
What is the simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world?
With stereotypes
What is the name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking?
Sycophants
What is the place where humans often find comfort and formulate a identity
Subculture
Give an example of subcultures
Sports, music, tv, video games
What is the “wretched condition “ that Jesus saves humans from?
That we have a desire to do good, but we cannot due to sin ALWAYS defeating us
How do subcultures, stereotypical thinking and sycophants prevent individuals from brewing free from the cycle
Because they are promoting the life of comfort, learning how to conform to rather than being independent/they are living a life of selfishness.
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart
A statement that illustrates the psalmist foundation of faith
But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold
The verse that describes the psalmist doubting his faith
For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills.
The verse that describes all that the psalmist sees around him and thus causing this struggle with his faith
Therefore pride is their necklace
The verse that describes how the self centered glorify themselves by displaying awards and achievements of their life.
They clothe themselves in violence.
The verse that illustrates how the self centered seek out victories over others to he the winners and exalt themselves over the losers.
From their callous hearts comes inquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits
The verse that illustrates how the self centered don’t even consider God or others when they go about planning the actions, words, and behaviors of their life
They scoff and speak with malice in their arrogance they threaten oppression
The verse that illustrates how self centered people bully others into believing that they will either take away what they value or exclude them from an opportunity to prosper
Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth
The verse that illustrates how the selfish believe that the world is theirs and their accomplishments are to be admired as though they’re God
Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance
The verse that illustrates how others begin to follow the selfish as sycophants hoping to discover and copy why they’ve been successful on earth
They say “How can God know? Does the most High have knowledge?”
The verse that shows how the self centered have a mocking and dismissive attitude towards God
This is what the wicked are like - always carefree, they increase in wealth
The verse illustrates how self centered individuals truly care about only themselves
Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence. All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. If I had said “ I will speak thus” , I would have betrayed your children.
The verse that describes the psalmist inner struggles in thinking that his effort at loving God and loving others has been a waste of time
When I tried to understand all this was not oppressive to me
The verse that describes the psalmist emotions when trying to make sense of what he sees
Till I entered the sanctuary or God then I understood their final destiny
The verse that describes where psalmist found peace
Surely you place them on slippery ground; you cast them down to ruin. Now suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors! As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies
The verse that shows the consequence of those who live only for the benefits of this physical world
When my heart was grieved and my spirit embittered, I was senseless and ignorant; I was a brute before you. Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Who have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
The verse that shows the consequences of those who follow God
What word is defined as “being able to understand a situation from another person’s perspective “?
Empathy
When you have an I-centered view of authority, how do you view God ?
Ruling God
When you have a God-centered view of authority, how do you view God?
Loving God
When you view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners?
A. They will be able to get me what I want
B. They will prevent me from getting what I want
When you view God and authority in a God-centered manner, you view God and the authorities your under in what manners?
As an opportunity to understand my purpose in any given situation
Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of :
Disobedience
Choosing to view God and authority in a God-centered manner is an act of:
Obedience
Explain what it means to love yourself and be under the authority of God
You acknowledge the authority of God when you accept his creation. That you are created by God uniquely gifted by God, called by God and need the saving grace of Jesus Christ to overcome your self-centerdness (sin.)
