Practical Commitments

Question 1

Give examples of spiritual disciplines: ____________
_________________________________________.

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

dependence

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

submit

Question 4

We are assured of divine forgiveness by ________
________________.

Answer 4

confession of our sins
to God

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

instruct

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

regularly

Question 7

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

Answer 7

resurrection

Question 8

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

Answer 8

tithes

Question 9

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

Answer 9

submit

Question 10

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

Answer 10

humility

Question 11

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

Answer 11

oath-bound; secretive

Question 12

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

Answer 12

allegiance

Question 13

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

Answer 13

waste

Question 14

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

Answer 14

time, talent, and money

Question 15

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

Answer 15

recreation

Question 16

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

Answer 16

renewal

Question 17

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

Answer 17

honor

Question 18

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

Answer 18

temple

Question 19

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

Answer 19

flesh

Question 20

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

Answer 20

fleshly behaviors

Question 21

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

Answer 21

attitudes

Question 22

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

Answer 22

communication

Question 23

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

Answer 23

feel

Question 24

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

Answer 24

challenge

Question 25

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

Answer 25

worldly; pornographic

Question 26

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

Answer 26

demoralizing

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

individual; body

Question 28

We are to avoid ____________ which are of this world.

Answer 28

places and practices

Question 29

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

Answer 29

fleshly

Question 30

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

Answer 30

testimony

Question 31

A Christian should be _______.

Answer 31

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

Question 32

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

Answer 32

spiritually

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Love

Question 34

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

Answer 34

trustworthiness

Question 35

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

Answer 35

example

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Christ

Question 37

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

Answer 37

attitudes; actions

Question 38

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

Answer 38

flesh

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Lord

Question 40

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

Answer 40

judged

Question 41

The family is the basic unit of ___________.

Answer 41

human relationship

Question 42

The family is ______ to both society and the church.

Answer 42

foundational

Question 43

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

Answer 43

divine

Question 44

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

Answer 44

home

Question 45

Families should establish some pattern for family ______.

Answer 45

devotions

Question 46

Families should provide a _______ environment in the home.

Answer 46

Christian

Question 47

Marriage is ordained of ______.

Answer 47

God

Question 48

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

Answer 48

spiritual

Question 49

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

Answer 49

God

Question 50

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

Answer 50

lifelong

Question 51

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

Answer 51

strictly forbidden

Question 52

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

Answer 52

counsel

Question 53

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

Answer 53

responsibilities

Question 54

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

Answer 54

head

Question 55

Parents are to ______ and ______ their children.

Answer 55

nurture; admonish

Question 56

Children are to obey and ______ their parents.

Answer 56

honor

Question 57

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

Answer 57

God’s

Question 58

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

Answer 58

happy; harmonious; holy

Question 59

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

Answer 59

instructions

Question 60

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

Answer 60

scriptural

Question 61

Another definition of “temperance” is “_________.”

Answer 61

self-control

Question 62

We are admonished to practice ______ and balance in behavior.

Answer 62

moderation

Question 63

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

Answer 63

thinking, anger, and communication

Question 64

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

Answer 64

power of God

Question 65

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

Answer 65

love

Question 66

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

Answer 66

offense

Question 67

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.

Answer 67

outward behavior

Question 68

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

Answer 68

tolerance

Question 69

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 ______.

Answer 69

bondage

Question 70

A Christian must ______________ from all alcoholic beverages.

Answer 70

totally abstain

Question 71

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

Answer 71

totally abstain

Question 72

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

Answer 72

any; temple

Question 73

Ungodly activities can enslave the ______.

Answer 73

spirit

Question 74

According to the biblical idea, modesty is ________ ________.

Answer 74

an inner spiritual grace

Question 75

Modesty recoils from ______ unseemly and impure.

Answer 75

anything

Question 76

Modesty is chaste in both ______ and conduct.

Answer 76

thought

Question 77

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

Answer 77

dress

Question 78

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

Answer 78

Modesty

Question 79

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

Answer 79

apparel

Question 80

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

Answer 80

dress

Question 81

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

Answer 81

well

Question 82

Above all we must seek _______ beauty.

Answer 82

spiritual

Question 83

Spiritual beauty does not come from ______ adornment.

Answer 83

outward

Question 84

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

Answer 84

godly

Question 85

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

Answer 85

immoral

Question 86

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

Answer 86

relationship with Christ

Question 87

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

Answer 87

spiritual attitude

Question 88

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

Answer 88

this world

Question 89

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

Answer 89

Obedience to God

Question 90

We should ______ civil law and order.

Answer 90

support

Question 91

_______ law is supreme.

Answer 91

God’s

Question 92

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

Answer 92

laws

Question 93

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.

Answer 93

righteousness

Question 94

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.

Answer 94

sight of God

Question 95

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

Answer 95

racial

Question 96

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

Answer 96

worship; participate

Question 97

_______ alone confers life.

Answer 97

God

Question 98

We are responsible first of all to God to care for our ______ life and that of others

Answer 98

physical

Question 99

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

Answer 99

life

Question 100

God alone must decide when ______ is to be ended.

Answer 100

life