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What is the antidote for fear?
What is the antidote for fear?
- Engaging in instant self-gratification
- Perfecting oneself in love
- Preaching to oneself
- Walking in the presence of Jesus (correct)
What is self-worth contingent upon?
What is self-worth contingent upon?
- Internal sense of being good enough (correct)
- Approval from others
- External factors
- Events happening around us
What is emphasized as important in building oneself up?
What is emphasized as important in building oneself up?
- Perfect body
- Speaking life to oneself (correct)
- Instant self-gratification
- Fear in love
What does the Scripture from 1 John 4:18 say about fear and love?
What does the Scripture from 1 John 4:18 say about fear and love?
Based on the text, what is the root of value according to Crocker & Wolfe?
Based on the text, what is the root of value according to Crocker & Wolfe?
In the text, what is courage defined as?
In the text, what is courage defined as?
What is suggested in the text as a way to know your worth?
What is suggested in the text as a way to know your worth?
What is the memory verse Joshua 1:9 encouraging one to be?
What is the memory verse Joshua 1:9 encouraging one to be?
Which external factor is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful to self-esteem?
Which external factor is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful to self-esteem?
According to Genesis 1:27, how did God create mankind?
According to Genesis 1:27, how did God create mankind?
What does the text suggest is God's precious time spent on?
What does the text suggest is God's precious time spent on?
Life is described as:
Life is described as:
What does the text suggest about the consequences of our decisions?
What does the text suggest about the consequences of our decisions?
How does the text describe the relationship between responsibility and rewards?
How does the text describe the relationship between responsibility and rewards?
What is the primary emotion mentioned in relation to 'courage' according to the text?
What is the primary emotion mentioned in relation to 'courage' according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT recommended in the text as a step to overcome fear?
Which of the following is NOT recommended in the text as a step to overcome fear?
Why does the text highlight the importance of living responsibly?
Why does the text highlight the importance of living responsibly?
What did God use to pay the ransom to save people?
What did God use to pay the ransom to save people?
According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what was the sinless, spotless Lamb of God?
According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what was the sinless, spotless Lamb of God?
What mentality is described by the phrase 'I demand my rights'?
What mentality is described by the phrase 'I demand my rights'?
Which mentality is exemplified by refusing to take responsibility for one's actions?
Which mentality is exemplified by refusing to take responsibility for one's actions?
What is required to develop self-worth?
What is required to develop self-worth?
How does the text define responsibility?
How does the text define responsibility?
Study Notes
What is Worth?
- Worth is the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration.
- Common measures of worth include:
- Appearance
- Achievement/Title
- Job/Work
- Talent
- Possession
- Self-worth is not contingent upon external factors or events, but rather on an internal sense of being good enough and worthy of love and belonging.
Knowing Your Worth
- Prioritize learning over performance to cultivate a growth mindset.
- Adopt prosocial goals that benefit others to avoid hits to self-esteem.
- Reduce external contingencies and focus on internal values like virtue and religiosity.
God's Value on Human Life
- God created humans in His own image (Genesis 1:27).
- God's precious time and life are invested in humans, as evidenced by:
- Forming us in His image.
- Preparing plans for us.
- Writing/setting our value.
- Paying a ransom with Christ's precious blood (1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Peter 1:18-19).
Responsibility
- Responsibility is the price of greatness and involves taking accountability for one's actions.
- Common obstacles to responsibility include:
- The "rights" mentality.
- The "victim" mentality.
- The "entitlement" mentality.
- We are accountable to God and will be rewarded for our responsibility.
Courage
- Courage is the ability to face and deal with difficult situations.
- 4 steps to deal with fear:
- Be confident in your identity.
- Be perfected in love.
- Preach to yourself.
- Walk in the presence of Jesus.
- Memory verse: Joshua 1:9 (NIV) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
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Test your knowledge on responsibility and accountability in life based on the teachings from Hebrews 4:13. Understand the concept that life is a test of responsibility and that every decision we make has an impact on ourselves and others.
