Christian Ethics
HOW TO RESIST THOUGHTS
What is one of the tactics to resist tempting thoughts?
Answers:
Unwanted thoughts can also be banished by prayers and prostrations.
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Attacking thoughts can also be driven away by engaging oneself in manual work.
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You also have to recognise the cause of the thought and deal with it.
How to Resist Thoughts
Unwanted thoughts can be banished by prayer and ______.
**fill in the blank**
Prostrations(sigdet)
The person in your group that has the longest hair has to say any verse I have taught.
If done perfectly extra 200 points
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“A sound heart is ___ __ ____ _____, But envy is _________ to the _____.” Proverbs 14:__
Fill in the Blank**
“A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.” Proverbs 14:30
"Blessed are the meek, for ____ ______ _______ ___ ____." (Matt. 5:5).
Fill in the blank**
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matt. 5:5).
Where does the stumbling come from?
There are external stumblings from humans and from ___ _____.
The Devils
BEING NOSEY, AND PRYING INTO OTHER PEOPLE'S BUSINESS
What are the two perspective Prying or being Nosey can be bad?
From the Spiritual and Social Point of View
Do not be.....(Rom. 12:21)
Say the rest of the verse**
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. " (Rom. 12:21)
"Do not be overcome by evil, but ______ _____ ____ ____. " (Rom. 12:__)
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. " (Rom. 12:21)
"If we say that we have __ ___, we deceive ourselves, and the ____ is not in us” 1 john 1:8
Fill in the blank**
“ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” 1 John 1:8
Define Meekness
A gentle person that is calm, good-natured, lenient, and cheerful.
Maximizing the benefits of Liturgy
Unites us ____ _____ _______ ___ _________.
fill in the blank**
Unites us with Christ through the Eucharist.
The shortest person in your group has to say any verse I have taught.
If done perfectly extra 100 points
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"Learn from Me, for I am gentle and ____ in heart, and you will find ___ for your souls" (Matt. 11:29)
fill in the blank**
"Learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matt. 11:29)
“And let the ____ of ___ rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in ___ ____; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Fill in the blanks**
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
Love your enemies
How do we counter evil with love and goodness change the feelings of someone wanting to do us wrong?
**Remember what St. John Chrysostom said
By turning them into our friends
"There is a way of being rid of your enemy, and that is to turn him into a friend."-St. John Chrysostom
How great faith is
What did Our lord say to the two Blind men shouting?“According to your faith will it be done to you”- (Matthew 8:13)
“But the Lord is in His...." Habakkuk 2:20
Say the rest and if tallest person in your group can do 12 push ups y'all get an extra 400 points
“But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20
“For the wages of sin is ____, but the gift of God is ______ ___ in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
Fill in the Blank**
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
"Against You, ___ ____, have I sinned, And done this ____ in Your sight". Psalm 51:4
Fill in the blank**
"Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight". Psalm 51:4
Stillness and Silence
What are the benefits of Stillness?
Extra 200 points if you say more than one.
Answers:
It leads one to spiritual sweetness, joy, and inner tranquillity.
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It erases those memories which are harmful to the mind.
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It helps one free the mind and concentrate on repentance and prayer.
The concept of Sin
What is sin?
*if you get more than one of the answers you get an extra 200 points**
Possible answers:
not feeling God's presence
or lack of love to God
or corruption of Human Nature
or sin is death.But I say to you,......(Matthew 5:44)
Finish the rest perfectly and you get an extra 300points
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,(Matthew 5:44)
“Who are you to judge ______ _______? To his own master he stands or _____. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him _____.” Romans 14:_
Fill in the blank**
“Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.” Romans 14:4
"A ___ answer turns away ____" (Prov. 15:1).
Fill in the blank**
"A soft answer turns away wrath" (Prov. 15:1).