LIFE IS CHOICES
yes or no? choices we make today can have a great impact on our lives in future years. GIVE AN EXAMPLE
yes
Our ability to have logical, rational thought is called
reason
Name something a person can do that will lead to true happiness
examples: caring for others; being patient; doing what is right; telling the truth; .....
What term does the book use when a person follows the cultural or worldly way of thinking and not the way God wants him/her to think?
stinking thinking
Who said "I have come so you may have the best life possible if you follow my teachings?
Jesus
Our inner voice by which God speaks to us is our___
conscience
Who was the missionary Sister who loved and helped the poorest people in India?
Mother Teresa
The bible book which tells the story of how Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. (hint: the second Old Testament book)
Exodus
God created you and wants you to be the _____ version of yourself
best
The third person of God who guides us to make better choices is the _____ _____
Holy Spirit
God wants us to model our lives on doing what is true and correct. This is called the Universal Truth. Truth and ______ are interconnected.
happiness
The Virgin Mary had such strong faith in God and was also personally courageous. What happened to her after she said "yes" to God's angel?
She conceived the baby Jesus and had to endure the social stigma of the times
What is the term used to state that God gives people the power to make our own choices?
free will
Patience, humility, honesty, courage, and holiness are examples of ________________
virtues
What human emotion ends when the activity that produces the emotion stops? An example is eating.
pleasure
When the correct choice may be difficult or even dangerous in some way, it takes __________ to do the right thing. (hint: think of the rattlesnake story)
courage
Which of Jesus' followers said that we can't even imagine the great things God has prepared for those who love him?
St. Paul
The opposite of slavery to our impulses and desires is _____________ _________
self control
God gave the ten commandments to Moses and the Israelite people. He wants us to live by these commandments. Name one of them and explain what it means.
any commandment and its meaning
Which Bible book tells the stories of the many people sent by God to help the Israelites live lives faithful to God?
Judges