Service in the Modern Economy

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What is the key factor for success in the global marketplace according to the text?

Information age

Management efficiency

Customer loyalty (correct)

Innovation

According to Jack Eckerd and Chuck Colson, what are some aspects of service in the workplace?

Managing from the top

Inspiring mediocrity

Ignoring workers

Using profits to motivate (correct)

Which quality is considered essential for business survival as per the text?

Competition

Stagnation

Innovation (correct)

Profit maximization

Who among the following is not mentioned as a supporter of the idea that service is crucial for success?

Warren Buffett (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can good service provide companies in a competitive business environment?

A competitive edge (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Eckerd and Colson believe workers should be managed according to the text?

By valuing workers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the most important aspect of a Christian's relationship with God?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of a 'concordance study' on the topic of mercy?

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the biblical teachings on mercy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the primary reason why Christians should engage in 'mercy ministry'?

Because there are genuine needs all around us that require a compassionate response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the most significant obstacle to engaging in mercy ministry?

Lack of resources or time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary message or call to action conveyed in the passage?

To recognize the needs of those around us and take action to address them (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of biblical service?

To care for souls and offer relief through acts of mercy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What attribute of God is emphasized in relation to biblical service?

God's mercy and justice (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should God's people respond to His mercy and justice?

By comforting, forgiving, and loving others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between faith and biblical service?

Biblical service is a way to demonstrate one's faith in God. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate purpose of God's mercy and justice?

To protect the oppressed and the weak (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Sava of Trnova identify as the chief spiritual works in the world?

To offer priestly mercy and compassion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Charles Haddon Spurgeon's active involvement in caring for the deprived and rejected?

God's intent to relieve want and woe (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what will happen if individuals obey the command to be generous to the poor?

They will experience joy and preservation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are the tasks mentioned in the passage considered central to the purpose of believer-priests?

To fulfill their calling in the world (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'furious activity on behalf of the poor and needy' refer to in the text?

Dedicated efforts to help the less fortunate (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does God ordain peace for those who serve according to the passage?

As a reward for selfless service (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the hallmark of committed Christians throughout history in the passage?

Service and mercy (D) Signup and view all the answers

'The effects go far beyond rising taxes, bloated bureaucracies, welfare graft, urban blight, and sundered families' - What does this statement imply?

'The consequences of judgment extend beyond governmental issues' (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Sava of Trnova, what is another key aspect of spiritual works besides admonishing sinners?

To comfort the sorrowful (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary indication of the authenticity of one's faith?

To look after orphans and widows in their distress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle that the passage states still holds true?

Those who have received the compassion of the Lord on High are to demonstrate tenderness in kind to all those around them (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how are we to live our lives?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say we are to do in order to be ministers of God's peace, instruments of His love, and ambassadors of His kingdom?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the task before Titus, the young pastor of Crete's pioneer church?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say the Israelites were to do in response to God's command to ensure justice for the wandering homeless, the alien, and the sojourner?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say will happen if the Israelites fulfilled their calling to live lives of merciful service?

They would ever be blessed (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the fundamental truth that the apostle Paul pressed home with a clear sense of persistence and urgency when writing to Titus?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key reason George Washington did not seize power and become the ruler of the new nation?

He was loyal to the congressional authorities and submitted to their governance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many different American presidents did George Washington serve under during his lifetime?

11 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Washington's attitude towards the authority of the lawful offices and jurisdictions he served under?

He obeyed orders, rendered due respect, and yielded to their authority. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Washington's character is highlighted as his "true greatness"?

His selfless service and lack of personal ambition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe Washington's perspective on mercy and service?

It was balanced and selfless, closer to the biblical ideal. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the key difference between George Washington's approach to leadership and the approach of Cromwell in England?

Cromwell sought to become a dictator, while Washington refused to seize power. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Washington's resignation of his commission to the congressional authorities at Annapolis?

It was a humble demonstration of his servanthood and submission to lawful authority. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Washington's service under the various American presidents during the severest crisis of the nation's early history demonstrate his commitment to servant-leadership?

He consistently submitted himself to the authority of the lawful offices and jurisdictions he served under. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that enabled Washington to maintain his "balanced and selfless perspective" and his commitment to servant-leadership?

His strong religious faith and belief in divine providence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following was NOT one of the duties of Titus as a pastor?

Monastic duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

Good works and priestly service have always been central to the Christian faith and should be prioritized by the church. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following individuals was NOT explicitly mentioned as being called a 'servant'?

John the Baptist (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between great revivals in church history and priestly service?

Great revivals in church history have been accompanied by an increase in priestly service and good works. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what did the Westminster Confession assert about good works?

Good works are the fruits and evidences of true faith, and serve various purposes such as glorifying God and edifying believers. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the 'bane' or source of distress for the church's enemies?

Extraordinary feats of selfless compassion (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the primary concern of the people described?

Their own personal peace and affluence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Micah Mandate' mentioned in the passage?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'Where there is no mercy there is no hope'?

Both a and c (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'Where there is mercy there is hope'?

Both a and c (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Dwight L. Moody's ministry, according to the passage?

Both a and c (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'Each made the priestly message of their lips manifest by the servanthood message of their hands'?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the question 'And what does the Lord require of you?' in the passage?

Both a and c (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central message or theme of the passage?

The significance of mercy, compassion, and charitable works in the Christian life (C) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the key factor for success in the global marketplace according to the text?

According to Jack Eckerd and Chuck Colson, what are some aspects of service in the workplace?

Which quality is considered essential for business survival as per the text?

Who among the following is not mentioned as a supporter of the idea that service is crucial for success?

What can good service provide companies in a competitive business environment?

How do Eckerd and Colson believe workers should be managed according to the text?

What does the passage suggest is the most important aspect of a Christian's relationship with God?

According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of a 'concordance study' on the topic of mercy?

What does the passage suggest is the primary reason why Christians should engage in 'mercy ministry'?

What does the passage suggest is the most significant obstacle to engaging in mercy ministry?

What is the primary message or call to action conveyed in the passage?

What is the primary purpose of biblical service?

What attribute of God is emphasized in relation to biblical service?

How should God's people respond to His mercy and justice?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between faith and biblical service?

What is the ultimate purpose of God's mercy and justice?

What did Sava of Trnova identify as the chief spiritual works in the world?

What was the primary motivation behind Charles Haddon Spurgeon's active involvement in caring for the deprived and rejected?

According to the passage, what will happen if individuals obey the command to be generous to the poor?

Why are the tasks mentioned in the passage considered central to the purpose of believer-priests?

What does the phrase 'furious activity on behalf of the poor and needy' refer to in the text?

Why does God ordain peace for those who serve according to the passage?

What is emphasized as the hallmark of committed Christians throughout history in the passage?

'The effects go far beyond rising taxes, bloated bureaucracies, welfare graft, urban blight, and sundered families' - What does this statement imply?

According to Sava of Trnova, what is another key aspect of spiritual works besides admonishing sinners?

According to the passage, what is the primary indication of the authenticity of one's faith?

What is the key principle that the passage states still holds true?

According to the passage, how are we to live our lives?

What does the passage say we are to do in order to be ministers of God's peace, instruments of His love, and ambassadors of His kingdom?

According to the passage, what was the task before Titus, the young pastor of Crete's pioneer church?

What does the passage say the Israelites were to do in response to God's command to ensure justice for the wandering homeless, the alien, and the sojourner?

What does the passage say will happen if the Israelites fulfilled their calling to live lives of merciful service?

According to the passage, what is the fundamental truth that the apostle Paul pressed home with a clear sense of persistence and urgency when writing to Titus?

What was the key reason George Washington did not seize power and become the ruler of the new nation?

How many different American presidents did George Washington serve under during his lifetime?

What was Washington's attitude towards the authority of the lawful offices and jurisdictions he served under?

What aspect of Washington's character is highlighted as his "true greatness"?

How does the passage describe Washington's perspective on mercy and service?

What was the key difference between George Washington's approach to leadership and the approach of Cromwell in England?

What was the significance of Washington's resignation of his commission to the congressional authorities at Annapolis?

How did Washington's service under the various American presidents during the severest crisis of the nation's early history demonstrate his commitment to servant-leadership?

What was the primary factor that enabled Washington to maintain his "balanced and selfless perspective" and his commitment to servant-leadership?

According to the passage, which of the following was NOT one of the duties of Titus as a pastor?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

According to the passage, which of the following individuals was NOT explicitly mentioned as being called a 'servant'?

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between great revivals in church history and priestly service?

According to the passage, what did the Westminster Confession assert about good works?

According to the passage, what is the 'bane' or source of distress for the church's enemies?

According to the passage, what was the primary concern of the people described?

What was the purpose of the 'Micah Mandate' mentioned in the passage?

What is the significance of the statement 'Where there is no mercy there is no hope'?

What is the significance of the statement 'Where there is mercy there is hope'?

What was the primary focus of Dwight L. Moody's ministry, according to the passage?

What is the significance of the statement 'Each made the priestly message of their lips manifest by the servanthood message of their hands'?

What is the significance of the question 'And what does the Lord require of you?' in the passage?

What is the central message or theme of the passage?

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