Study Unit 13: Laboring Together with God

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What does the soul of the diligent benefit from, according to the principles discussed?

Abundance and prosperity (correct)

Immediate satisfaction

Continual self-indulgence

Faith in luck

How does a lazy farmer typically respond to their inactivity?

They seek advice on how to work harder

They take immediate corrective actions

They justify their inaction with many excuses (correct)

By accepting responsibility for their laziness

Which mentality is characterized by ignoring God's normal ways of provision?

Perfectionistic approach

Lottery mentality (correct)

Diligent worker's mindset

Faithful mindset

What is indicated as a necessary component of Biblical change?

Turning one's heart toward God Signup and view all the answers

What does God's mercy provide after salvation?

Strength to resist the power of sin Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue with self-indulgent living as described?

It prioritizes self-pleasure over pleasing God Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative outcome of a farmer becoming overly driven and perfectionistic?

Excessive self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the 'corruptible' crowns earned by a driven farmer?

They do not carry lasting value Signup and view all the answers

What motivates the legalist according to the content?

To ensure self-advancement and preservation Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the trusting farmer's approach?

Concern for fruit of the Spirit over material results Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential outcome for both the sluggard and the legalist?

Path toward destruction Signup and view all the answers

How does the trusting farmer view the law of nature?

As divine guidance to obey Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences for the gambling and controlling farmer on judgment day?

They will suffer greatly Signup and view all the answers

What is a common desire for the sluggard?

To engage in leisure and fun Signup and view all the answers

What does the trusting farmer find most delight in?

The pleasure of doing God's will Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of humans in the process of growth according to the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:5-9?

To be faithful farmers, planting and watering Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the results of the trusting farmer's work?

They are determined by the Lord of the harvest Signup and view all the answers

Which type of farmer is characterized by a lack of discipline and an attitude of self-indulgence?

Gambling Farmer Signup and view all the answers

What key concept explains the relationship between God's physical laws and spiritual truths?

Physical laws serve as models for spiritual laws Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the Trusting Farmer differ from the Controlling Farmer?

Trusting Farmer practices self-denial while Controlling Farmer seeks personal control Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gambling Farmer overlook in their approach to farming?

The importance of nature's laws Signup and view all the answers

What consequence is likened to ignoring God's natural laws?

Facing penalties similar to laws of thermodynamics Signup and view all the answers

How is the Legalistic Farmer best described?

Imposing unnecessary discipline on self and others Signup and view all the answers

How are believers encouraged to respond to God's laws?

Through faith and obedience Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Study Unit 13: Laboring Together with God

God calls on us to be "laborers together" with Him
Sound doctrine ("rightly divided") allows us to stand before Him at judgment
God chose to reveal Himself through His written Word and Son to Israel
Agricultural imagery (planting, watering, harvesting) represents communicating truth to man
Physical laws of God reflect spiritual laws of God
1 Corinthians 3:5-9 describes the roles of God and man as "plant growers" (farmers) and "people growers" (disciple-makers)
Our part involves being faithful farmers, planting and watering according to God's laws of nature and empowered by grace, and practicing self-denial.
God's part is being the sovereign Lord of the harvest, increasing the yield as He sees fit
God enables us to participate but ultimately does the work; we have responsibilities
Three types of farmers:
- Gambling Farmer: undisciplined, self-pleasing, ignores God's laws, gambles on outcomes
- Controlling Farmer: disciplined, self-pleasing, imposes discipline, rigid, focuses on results
- Trusting Farmer: disciplined, God-pleasing, focuses on pleasing God, trustful of God's timing.
Discipline to please self is as destructive as undisciplined living
God's laws are real in every aspect of the world (laws of gravity, thermodynamics, sowing/reaping)
Ignoring these consequences leads to difficulty or disaster
Proverbs suggests laziness correlates to struggling farmers.
Lazy farmers ignore God's ways of provision.
Repentance, dependency on God, and personal growth are necessary for change.
Mercy is in recognizing people's mistakes, and the need for rescue before salvation, and in giving opportunities following salvation.
God's mercy is to use consequences to help us change (challenging, but necessary).
Controlling Farmer acts to rigorously pursue a desired outcome, may become perfectionistic, leads to self-doubt
Controlling Farmer's focus on external results can hinder internal growth.
Trusting Farmer focuses on God, not on outcomes and seeks to please God, resulting in internal growth
Legalists go to extremes to control lives to achieve desired outcomes
Legalistic focus may obstruct God's blessings

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Explore the dynamics of being 'laborers together' with God in this quiz based on Study Unit 13. Learn about the balance between our responsibilities and God's sovereign role in the process of spiritual growth. The quiz examines key concepts such as sound doctrine, agricultural imagery, and the roles of man and God in the work of discipleship.