Responsibility and Accountability in Life
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Love casts out fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the root of value according to Crocker & Wolfe?

    <p>Appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the text, what is courage defined as?

    <p>Ability to face and deal with dangerous situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested in the text as a way to know your worth?

    <p>Prioritize learning over performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the memory verse Joshua 1:9 encouraging one to be?

    <p>Strong and courageous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which external factor is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful to self-esteem?

    <p>Possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Genesis 1:27, how did God create mankind?

    <p>In His own image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is God's precious time spent on?

    <p>Forming mankind in His image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Life is described as:

    <p>A test of responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the consequences of our decisions?

    <p>They affect others and ourselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the relationship between responsibility and rewards?

    <p>Greater responsibility results in greater rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotion mentioned in relation to 'courage' according to the text?

    <p>Fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT recommended in the text as a step to overcome fear?

    <p>Surrounding yourself with material possessions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text highlight the importance of living responsibly?

    <p>To prepare for eternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did God use to pay the ransom to save people?

    <p>Precious blood of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what was the sinless, spotless Lamb of God?

    <p>Christ's precious blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mentality is described by the phrase 'I demand my rights'?

    <p>Rights mentality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mentality is exemplified by refusing to take responsibility for one's actions?

    <p>Victim mentality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to develop self-worth?

    <p>Understanding true value set by God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define responsibility?

    <p>Being answerable or accountable for something within one's power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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