HOMEWORK 3, GOODNESS/SELF-CONTROL Name ________________________

Directions: Please either print or copy and paste to a Word Document the following questions and then answer them. Answer them from the assigned reading.

1. The Greek word for goodness is:

A. Pistis                    B. Praotes

C. Agathosune       D. None of the above

 2. Peter's conversion came because of a "boat load of fish" miracle.

True   False

 

3. God's goodness revealed contrasts against evil, leading us to repentance.

True   False

 

4. Denying God's goodness outflow is not hypocrisy.

True   False

 

5. Good conduct proceeds from a good attitude.

True   False

 

6. We can walk in love without joy.

True   False

 

7. Longsuffering keeps us ______ without ______ on people and _________.

 

8. _________ is our inheritance.

 

9. Meekness is weakness. 

True   False

 

10. Strength controlled is joy.

True   False

 

11. Prima donnas are Christ-centered and afraid of self.

True   False

 

12. Veterans are seasoned and stable.

True   False

 

13. Mark in order (1,2,3) the process of meekness.

 ____ A. Contentment, acceptance

 ____ B. Inheritance

 ____ C. Dream, desire, vision

 ____ D. God calling, God commanding

 ____ E. Frustration, disappointment

 ____   F. Willingness and obedience

 ____   G. Self effort, selfish ambition

 

14. We learn meekness in submission.

True   False

 

15. A haughty, know-it-all can minister to the one overtaken in a fault. 

True   False

 

16. Our vulnerability is to be considered when we deal with people with problems. True   False

 

17. Meekness is: 

A. Strength bridled

B. Weakness 

C. Strength unleashed

D. None of the above

 

  1. Self control is dominion over others.       

True   False

 

19. Self control is from outside-in.

True   False

 

20. Humanism presupposition is mans evil tendencies.

True   False

 

21. A question to ask when considering what to control in self is:

A. What does it cost?

B. Does it bring bondage or is it helpful?

C. How long will it take?

D. All of the above

 

22. Our flesh is rebellious.

True     False