Test #3

Question 1

What are the 8 factors to consider before you get married?

Answer 1

1) Wait until the proper age
2) Wait for love
3) Wait until you know each other
4) Wait on spiritual problems to be resolved
5) Wait on health issues to be resolved
6) Wait on financial matters to be resolved
7) Wait for the blessing of the parents
8) Wait on the Lord and His timing

Question 2

How many years does it take for you to completely get to know someone?

Answer 2

2 to 4 years

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The key to the right age is not a “_______” but rather being ________ enough to get married?

Answer 3

1) particular age
2) mature

Question 4

T/F Physical attraction is not a true sign of love?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What are the 4 ways that you know your love is genuine?

Answer 5

1) You long to be together
2) You see each other in a unique way
3) You desire to commit yourselves to one another
4) You want to marry, to be together “forever”

Question 6

What are the 5 ways you get to know each other before marriage?

Answer 6

1) Get to know each other with the other person’s family around
2) Get to know each other around your friends
3) Get to know each other in formal and informal settings
4) Get to know each other on and off the PCC campus
5) Get to know each other in worship

Question 7

What is the key to financial matters being resolved?

Answer 7

Waiting until you have enough money to support a family, then living according to a budget

Question 8

T/F Both sets of parents are not important to honor?

Answer 8

False, they are

Question 9

What are the 7 problems that can weaken a marriage?

Answer 9

1) Anger
2) Forgiveness
3) Fear
4) Selfishness
5) Unfaithfulness/Adultery
6) Self-rejection
7) Depression

Question 10

What is a normal, involuntary reaction to a displeasing situation or event?

Answer 10

Anger

Question 11

What 5 things that anger can do?

Answer 11

1) Makes matters worse
2) Hinder one’s spiritual growth
3) May lead to uncontrolled behavior
4) Hurts those we love
5) May result in chargers by law enforcement

Question 12

What are the 7 cures for anger?

Answer 12

1) Understand the consequences
2) Understand the fullness of the Holy Spirit and His desire to control you
3) Memorize specific verses to help you overcome anger
4) Know the value of giving a soft answer
5) Avoid contentions
6) Don’t get involved in conflict
7) Respond slowly

Question 13

What is the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven?

Answer 13

Forgiveness

Question 14

What is a feeling that something is out of one’s control, causing one to become overwhelmed by emotion rather than trust in God?

Answer 14

Fear

Question 15

What are the 3 causes of fear?

Answer 15

1) Improper view of God
2) Improper view of self
3) Improper view of others

Question 16

What are the 3 cures for fear?

Answer 16

1) Develop a daily walk with the Lord
2) Face danger with the knowledge that God is in control
3) Share your concerns/fears with your spouse… face down the problems together

Question 17

What does selfishness denote?

Answer 17

Having a greater attentiveness to one’s own welfare than for others

Question 18

What are the 4 causes of selfishness?

Answer 18

1) Our fallen nature
2) Our focus on self
3) Our misplaced priorities
4) Our conditional love

Question 19

What are the 3 cures for selfishness?

Answer 19

1) Cultivate a genuine and a growing love for God and others
2) Practice Christ-like priorities - love for God and love for others
3) Develop a servant’s heart

Question 20

What is not adhering to promises, obligations, or allegiances; disloyal; breaking trust in a marriage by having sexual relations with someone else?

Answer 20

Unfaithfulness

Question 21

What are the 3 views of the marriage of Hosea?

Answer 21

1) The marriage is simply allegorical, not historical
2) Hosea married Gomer, who became a harlot after marriage
3) Hosea married Gomer, who was already a harlot

Question 22

T/F Hosea’s marriage illustrates God’s love for His unfaithful people. Indeed, God’s love for Israel remained steadfast despite Israel’s continued unfaithfulness

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the feeling of inferiority and the conclusion that one falls short of expectations?

Answer 23

Self-rejection

Question 24

What are the 4 causes of self-rejection?

Answer 24

1) Feelings of guilt
2) Experiences of disapproval
3) Criticism of self
4) Rejected by others

Question 25

What are the 4 cures for self-rejection?

Answer 25

1) Understand your worth in Christ
2) Build genuine friendships
3) Serve others
4) Accept God’s grace

Question 26

What is a sustained chronic mood of sadness, despondency, and discouragement resulting in difficulty in concentrating, slowing of thought, memory impairment, irritability, and an excessive response to small annoyances?

Answer 26

Depression

Question 27

What are the 3 main types of depression?

Answer 27

1) Anxiety depression
2) Anger depression
3) Withdrawal depression