30 Questions
According to the text, lazy people are attracted to what is _______.
easiest
According to the text, lazy people live their lives as _______.
spectators
According to the text, lazy people remain uninterested, uninvolved, and unengaged with _______.
others
According to the text, lazy people want the rewards of life without _______.
putting in the hard work to earn them
According to the text, lazy people may say they want a good relationship, but they don’t want to _______.
do the work of learning to communicate or give of themselves
According to the text, what are some of the destructive themes of the heart?
Selfishness, Laziness, Evil, and Fear
According to the text, what does a person with a selfish heart prioritize?
Their needs, wants, and rights
According to the text, what does a person with a self-oriented heart struggle to do?
Love well
According to the text, what did Amnon do to Tamar?
Raped her
According to the text, what did Amnon do after he finished raping Tamar?
Discarded her like a used tissue
According to the text, selfish people want to indulge or consume with little or no thought for the feelings or needs of others who will be affected. What is usually part of the pattern of selfish behavior?
Deception
According to the text, what is the main characteristic of relationships involving a selfish person?
Manipulation
According to the text, why do selfish people often call others selfish?
Because they believe life is all about them
According to the text, what does the apostle Paul instruct a thief to do in order to change his behavior?
Work to share resources with others in need
According to the text, what does laziness refer to biblically?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the core belief of the false self?
All of the above
According to the text, what happens when we surrender to false gods and believe lies?
We cannot become what God intended
What is the biggest obstacle to having healthy, loving relationships according to the text?
Blindness to the truth
According to the text, what controls our hearts and makes us prone to sin?
All of the above
According to the text, what does genuine change require?
A transformed heart
According to the text, what does the Bible say about overcoming evil?
Do not be afraid, trust in God
According to the text, what is the main issue that people struggle with in destructive relationships?
Fearful hearts
What is the term used to describe people who believe the lie that they need someone else to make them feel alive and worthy?
Codependent
According to the text, what is the main reason why fearful hearts hide and pretend?
Fear of rejection
What does the text say about the love of God?
Perfect love expels all fear
According to the text, what is the difference between foolishness and evil?
Foolishness may result in evil actions, while evil is intentional and malicious.
According to the text, how do evil people typically behave?
Evil people embrace all types of sins and can disguise themselves as good.
According to the text, what is the difference between the Greek words for evil, kakós and ponērós?
Kakós denotes one who may be content with their own corruption, while ponērós describes a person who is not content unless they are corrupting others as well.
According to the text, why is it difficult to discern evil hearts?
Evil people want to look good to others and themselves, so they hide their true intentions.
According to the text, what are the characteristics of an evil person?
An evil person exhibits a repetitive pattern of excessive disregard for others and a wanton refusal to acknowledge the damage they have caused.
Study Notes
Characteristics of Lazy People
- Attracted to instant gratification and comfort
- Live their lives as consumers, wanting rewards without effort
- Remain uninterested, uninvolved, and unengaged with others
- Want the benefits of life without putting in the work
Characteristics of Selfish People
- Prioritize their own needs and desires
- Struggle to consider the feelings and needs of others
- Want to indulge or consume with little thought for others
- Often accuse others of being selfish
- Pattern of behavior involves using others for personal gain
- Relationships involving selfish people are often one-sided and toxic
Biblical Perspective
- Laziness refers to a heart that is unwilling to take responsibility
- The core belief of the false self is that we are not enough
- When we surrender to false gods and believe lies, we become consumed by them
- The biggest obstacle to healthy relationships is the false self
Overcoming Destructive Relationships
- Requires genuine change and surrender to God
- The Bible instructs us to overcome evil with good
- In destructive relationships, the main issue is the heart's tendency to hide and pretend
- Fearful hearts often hide and pretend due to a desire for approval
Understanding Evil
- Evil people typically behave with intent to harm and destroy
- The Greek words for evil, kakós and ponērós, have distinct meanings
- Evil hearts are difficult to discern due to their ability to present a false facade
- Characteristics of evil people include a desire to harm, manipulate, and control others
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