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What principle underlies the commandment for true Christians to respect their parents, as emphasized within the Church of Christ?
What principle underlies the commandment for true Christians to respect their parents, as emphasized within the Church of Christ?
- Maintaining familial peace above all else.
- Upholding divine law and pleasing God. (correct)
- Adhering to societal norms regardless of faith.
- Ensuring personal comfort and avoiding conflict.
According to the teachings, what is the long-term benefit promised to those who diligently obey the commandment to respect their parents?
According to the teachings, what is the long-term benefit promised to those who diligently obey the commandment to respect their parents?
- Extended well-being and a fulfilling life. (correct)
- Guaranteed wealth and prosperity.
- Assurance of a prominent social status.
- A life free from challenges and hardship.
In practical terms, how do Church of Christ members demonstrate respect for their parents, reflecting core values?
In practical terms, how do Church of Christ members demonstrate respect for their parents, reflecting core values?
- Providing financial support regardless of their own needs.
- Prioritizing their parents' desires over their own ambitions.
- Consistently obeying their parents' guidance and teachings. (correct)
- Always agreeing with their parents' opinions publicly.
How does the Church of Christ view the relevance of respecting parents amidst changing societal values?
How does the Church of Christ view the relevance of respecting parents amidst changing societal values?
How do Church of Christ teachings suggest one should balance independence with continued respect for parents?
How do Church of Christ teachings suggest one should balance independence with continued respect for parents?
In what context should Church of Christ members seek counsel from their parents according to the teachings?
In what context should Church of Christ members seek counsel from their parents according to the teachings?
What specific attributes define the kind of parents that members of the Church of Christ are called to obey?
What specific attributes define the kind of parents that members of the Church of Christ are called to obey?
Why does the Church of Christ caution against emulating individuals overly focused on material pursuits?
Why does the Church of Christ caution against emulating individuals overly focused on material pursuits?
What should be the central focus of a Church of Christ member’s thoughts, contrasting with worldly concerns?
What should be the central focus of a Church of Christ member’s thoughts, contrasting with worldly concerns?
To whom should Church of Christ members turn for guidance, from parents to children, to ensure their lives align with God's path?
To whom should Church of Christ members turn for guidance, from parents to children, to ensure their lives align with God's path?
How do Church of Christ members actively demonstrate their adherence to the Church Administration’s guidance?
How do Church of Christ members actively demonstrate their adherence to the Church Administration’s guidance?
What is the proper response when a Church of Christ member faces discipline, from God, through the Church Administration or parents, due to their mistakes?
What is the proper response when a Church of Christ member faces discipline, from God, through the Church Administration or parents, due to their mistakes?
What should Church of Christ members remember about God’s correction in their lives?
What should Church of Christ members remember about God’s correction in their lives?
What constitutes one of the primary commands for true Christians within the Church of Christ, influencing family dynamics?
What constitutes one of the primary commands for true Christians within the Church of Christ, influencing family dynamics?
What is the expected outcome of honoring parental guidance and adhering to Church Administration within the Church of Christ?
What is the expected outcome of honoring parental guidance and adhering to Church Administration within the Church of Christ?
Beyond simple agreement, how should respect for parents be manifested in the daily actions of Church of Christ members?
Beyond simple agreement, how should respect for parents be manifested in the daily actions of Church of Christ members?
In the context of Church of Christ teachings, how does the act of respecting parents connect to pleasing a higher power?
In the context of Church of Christ teachings, how does the act of respecting parents connect to pleasing a higher power?
Under what circumstances does the Church of Christ suggest that respect for parents remains applicable, regardless of personal milestones?
Under what circumstances does the Church of Christ suggest that respect for parents remains applicable, regardless of personal milestones?
When making decisions or undertaking new ventures, why should Church of Christ members seek their parents' input?
When making decisions or undertaking new ventures, why should Church of Christ members seek their parents' input?
According to Church of Christ teachings, what distinguishes parents who are worthy of obedience from those who are not?
According to Church of Christ teachings, what distinguishes parents who are worthy of obedience from those who are not?
Flashcards
Commandment to Christians?
Commandment to Christians?
Respect your father and mother.
Promise for obeying parents?
Promise for obeying parents?
All will go well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth.
How to respect parents?
How to respect parents?
Obey always our parents.
Is obeying parents old-fashioned?
Is obeying parents old-fashioned?
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When should we obey parents?
When should we obey parents?
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Should we consult parents?
Should we consult parents?
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What parents should be obeyed?
What parents should be obeyed?
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Who to avoid?
Who to avoid?
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Materialistic people's fate?
Materialistic people's fate?
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Where should thoughts focus?
Where should thoughts focus?
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Who should Church members listen to?
Who should Church members listen to?
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Proof of listening to the Administration?
Proof of listening to the Administration?
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Response to discipline?
Response to discipline?
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Remember when God corrects?
Remember when God corrects?
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Study Notes
- Duty of true Christians is to respect and obey their parents and the Church Administration
- True Christians or members of the Church of Christ should "Respect your father and mother"
- Obeying this command brings the promise that "All will go well with you, and you will have a long life on the earth"
- Respect for parents is shown by always obeying them
- Obeying parents pleases the Lord and is a Christian's duty
- Obeying parents is a duty of all children, regardless of their age
- People should ask permission and consult their parents about plans, undertakings, and decisions in life
- The command is to obey and respect parents in all things
- Parents who should be obeyed are those in the Lord or those who teach things in accordance with the will of God
- People advised to avoid are those who think only of things of this world, being carnal and materialistic
- Materialistic people will end up in hell, and that is why they should not be imitated
- Members of the Church of Christ should focus on the hope in the great inheritance that they will receive when the Lord Jesus Christ returns
- All Church of Christ members should listen to the Church Administration to live in a proper way in God's sight
- The Church Administration exhorts and teaches because they extremely love
- Listening to the Church Administration is proven by obeying them
- If being disciplined by God through the Church Administration or parents, people should bear hardship for the sake of discipline
- If God is correcting someone, His discipline is for their benefit and brings forth peace and holiness
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