Mind, Character, and Personality -- Study Guide

Lesson Eight - Problems and Adjustments

Reading Assignment: Pages 516-583 MCP-SG 33.1

1. When only is it justifiable to become angry? (516, 517)

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2. What is the effect of impatient, hard, or harsh words? (518)

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3. “_____________ has never conquered a _____.” Discuss. (520)

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4. Who suffers the most when we retaliate against enemies? Explain your answer. (522)

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5. How has sin affected the personal appearance of Satan? (524) What is the lesson for us?

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6. What is the most common reaction to reproof? Is there any remedy? (525)

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7. In what several ways can the sixth commandment be violated? (527)

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8. Why did the world hate Christ? What is the lesson for us? (527)

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9. “As surely as the_______ is in the ________, so surely is the ________ of God in His __________. If we receive the promise, we have the _______.” (533) MCP-SG 34.2

10. How is presumption defined? (535)

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11. Consider the “weight of evidence” versus “perfect knowledge,” as they relate to faith. (535)

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12. What is the sure result to those who believe without a reason on which to base their faith? (535, 536)

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13. How is “a noble, all-around character” formed? (546)

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14. How is a false character defined? (548)

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15. How does indulgence affect our character? (550, 551)

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16. “The Lord permits _________________ to prepare the _______ for ________.” (556) MCP-SG 35.2

17. A religious experience is gained only through (a) ___________, (b) ________________, (c) ____________________________, (d) _______________________. (556) MCP-SG 35.3

18. Why is friendship with the ungodly to be considered dangerous? (557)

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19. Conformity to worldly customs confronts us with what several dangers? (558)

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20. Why was Christ’s manner of teaching so readily accepted? (573)

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21. Why should we not talk doubts and trials? Why should we talk faith? (578, 579)

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Discussion Points: MCP-SG 36.1

1. Consider several definitions of faith--what it is and what it is not. (Ch. 58, pp. 531-541)

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2. How are faith and feeling distinct from each other? (537)

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3. Several suggestions are given for character development. What are they? (Ch. 59, pp. 545-554)

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4. Are parents always responsible for the success or failure of their children? Discuss. (553)

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5. Trials would come in greater power and number if we refused to obey Christ. Discuss this point. (555, 556)

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