Mind, Character, and Personality -- Study Guide

Lesson Seven - Emotional Problems

Reading Assignment: Pages 451-515 MCP-SG 29.1

1. For what reasons are pride, selfishness, and covetousness especially offensive to God? (452, 453)

MCP-SG 29.2

2. The first condition of acceptance by God is humbling our______ in acknowledging our ________. (456) MCP-SG 29.3

3. Consider the several emotions or feelings that “tend to break down the life-forces.” (458)

MCP-SG 29.4

4. What will the surrender of our lives to God’s guidance and service do for us? (459)

MCP-SG 29.5

5. How do many people make life’s burdens doubly heavy? (459)

MCP-SG 29.6

6. Why are those who have gone through difficulty the best comforters? (464)

MCP-SG 29.7

7. What human experience is to be like Christ’s anguish in the Garden? (465)

MCP-SG 29.8

8. What is the meaning of the text “Be careful for nothing”? (470)

MCP-SG 30.1

9. “The faithful _________________ of today’s __________ is the best __________________ for tomorrow’s ___________.” (472) MCP-SG 30.2

10. What does it mean when we are told that our heavenly Father “measures” and “weighs” every trial? (473)

MCP-SG 30.3

11. Contrast Satan’s methods of rule with God’s. (475)

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12. “That which brings ______________ of body and _________ to nearly all is _______________ feelings and _______________ repinings.” (475, 476) MCP-SG 30.5

13. ” _________ takes God at His _______, not asking to __________ the meaning of the __________ ___________________ that come.” (477) MCP-SG 30.6

14. List some effects of “a cold, chilling reserve, an iron dignity.” (482, 483)

MCP-SG 30.7

15. What is deceptive about the use of tea and coffee? (484, 485)

MCP-SG 31.1

16. Does a writer have responsibilities for the tone of his writing? (See comments regarding James White, p. 487.)

MCP-SG 31.2

17. How will frequent censure for particular faults affect a child? (488)

MCP-SG 31.3

18. How do we often let Satan in on the secret of how he may obtain victory over us? (494)

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19. “The very act of ___________ for _______ in others _________ evil in those who ________.” (497) MCP-SG 31.5

20. In what four ways have the Lord’s professed people helped to delay Christ’s coming? (498)

MCP-SG 31.6

21. How does God sometimes use controversy? (500)

MCP-SG 31.7

22. At least four dangers of overconcentration are suggested. What are they? (507)

MCP-SG 32.1

23. Is suffering always under our control? Explain. (512)

MCP-SG 32.2

24. Is it a denial of faith to use simple remedies as well as to pray for healing? Explain. (513)

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Discussion Points: MCP-SG 32.4

1. In what several ways can guilt be removed, and how should we deal with the guilty? (See ch. 48, pp. 451-457.)

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2. The suggestion is made several times that trouble should cause us to turn to God. Look up these references and discuss. (Ch. 51, pp. 474-481)

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3. Study the three Bible stories cited as comfort for the timid or fearful. (479) MCP-SG 32.7

4. Chapter 52 considers several remedies for depression. What are they? (482-496)

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5. What are the advantages of always acting from principle? (495, 496)

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