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What is the antidote for fear?
What is self-worth contingent upon?
What is emphasized as important in building oneself up?
What does the Scripture from 1 John 4:18 say about fear and love?
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Based on the text, what is the root of value according to Crocker & Wolfe?
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In the text, what is courage defined as?
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What is suggested in the text as a way to know your worth?
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What is the memory verse Joshua 1:9 encouraging one to be?
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Which external factor is mentioned in the text as potentially harmful to self-esteem?
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According to Genesis 1:27, how did God create mankind?
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What does the text suggest is God's precious time spent on?
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Life is described as:
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What does the text suggest about the consequences of our decisions?
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How does the text describe the relationship between responsibility and rewards?
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What is the primary emotion mentioned in relation to 'courage' according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended in the text as a step to overcome fear?
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Why does the text highlight the importance of living responsibly?
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What did God use to pay the ransom to save people?
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According to 1 Peter 1:18-19, what was the sinless, spotless Lamb of God?
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What mentality is described by the phrase 'I demand my rights'?
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Which mentality is exemplified by refusing to take responsibility for one's actions?
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What is required to develop self-worth?
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How does the text define responsibility?
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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.
