The Kingdom of God and Christian Moral Life
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What is the result of Judas' infidelity?

  • Repentance and forgiveness
  • Freedom from sin
  • Renewed commitment
  • Suicide (correct)

    • What is the threefold pattern in Christ's parables about the Kingdom of God?

  • Faith, hope, love
  • Prayer, penance, purification
  • Discovery, divesting, action (correct)
  • Discovery, decision, devotion

    • What is the moral response of a Christian to the Kingdom of God?

  • Fear, anxiety, withdrawal
  • Indifference, despair, rebellion
  • Pride, selfishness, aggression
  • Alert open-mindedness, metanoia, responsible actions (correct)

    • What is the current state of the Kingdom of God?

    <p>Partially established but imperfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mystery of sin according to John Paul II?

    <p>A result of human freedom, influenced by dark forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of sin according to the text?

    <p>It hates the light and we are often ashamed to take it seriously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sin and the Kingdom of God?

    <p>Sin obstructs the coming of the Kingdom of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of recognizing the mystery of sin?

    <p>It is essential for understanding the Kingdom of God and Christian moral life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered as a venial sin according to the text?

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

    Why is piety considered authentically Christian?

    <p>When it is united with loving service of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of separating our neighbors from God?

    <p>We weaken our own power of loving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary complement to loving our neighbors?

    <p>Loving God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between loving God and loving our neighbors?

    <p>They are interconnected and equally important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of 'pious' Christian Filipinos?

    <p>They act as if prayer and devotion are enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to call on God's spirit of love?

    <p>To deepen our own power of loving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to truly love our neighbors?

    <p>Recognizing God who created them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of our love for one another?

    <p>God's love for us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error in saying 'I know it is a sin, but I love him/her so much'?

    <p>It assumes human love is opposed to love of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does God's presence manifest in our love for others?

    <p>Through Christ and the Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between love of God and love of neighbor?

    <p>Love of neighbor is a means to love of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of human love according to the text?

    <p>Unconditional and always aspiring to greater love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Christ's command to 'love one another as I have loved you'?

    <p>Repeated acts of will responding to the Christian vocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fulfillment of the command to love one's neighbor?

    <p>Active practical deeds of mercy and kindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of God in our love for one another?

    <p>God is the inspiration for our true, authentic love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essence of sin according to St. Agustine?

    <p>An utterance, a deed or a desire contrary to the eternal law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of refusing God and wishing to make a god of ourselves?

    <p>We become alienated from the truth of our being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sense of sin in our Christian faith?

    <p>A sense of being 'not well' and needing a physician to cure us</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of secularism on our sense of sin?

    <p>It radically weakens our sense of sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'sin of the century' according to the text?

    <p>The loss of the sense of sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of rejecting God and our own true selves and others?

    <p>We turn away from God, our true end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of acknowledging oneself as a sinner?

    <p>It shows our knowledge of our guilt before God our Creator, Lawgiver, and Savior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the natural tendency of humans according to the text?

    <p>To have a tendency to sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Christian love compared to emotional affections or humanitarian good feelings?

    <p>It is deeper and more comprehensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of obeying God's law?

    <p>To share in God's life of love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aspect of God's grace?

    <p>God's loving presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Filipinos naturally live and act?

    <p>In terms of personal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source and norm of all moral and spiritual aspirations for Christians?

    <p>Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental reason for loving others, according to the Christian faith?

    <p>Because they are created in the image of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Father's great love for each and every person revealed in?

    <p>The mission of the Son and Spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate motivation for loving others, according to the Christian faith?

    <p>Because they are loved by our heavenly Father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Kingdom of God and Christian Moral Life

    • Jesus' parables compare the Kingdom of God to a treasure buried in a field and a pearl of great price, requiring an alert open-mindedness, conversion, and responsible actions.
    • The Kingdom of God is not yet fully realized, and we are aware of the moral evils and sin that obstruct its coming.

    The Mystery of Sin

    • Sin is not just a mistake, but a product of human freedom influenced by dark forces that place it beyond human control.
    • Sin "hates the light" and we are often ashamed to acknowledge it.
    • Sin can be characterized as refusing to follow our conscience, rejecting God and our true selves, and breaking God's loving Covenant with us.

    The Essence of Sin

    • Refusing to follow our conscience's call towards the good.
    • Rejecting God, our Creator and Lord, and our own true selves and others.
    • Breaking God's loving Covenant with us, shown forth in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.

    The Sense of Sin

    • Recognizing our tendency to sin and acknowledging ourselves as sinners when we have done evil.
    • The sense of sin has been weakened by secularism, consumerism, and modern behaviorist psychologies.
    • Filipinos are experiencing a loss of the sense of sin due to religious ignorance and secularistic attitudes and values.

    Veneral Sins

    • Gossip - spreading harmful information about others.
    • Impatience - losing temper or becoming irritated.
    • Failure to pray - neglecting regular prayer.
    • Abusive Language - using offensive words.
    • Affective Immaturity - emotional immaturity or psychological conditions that can lessen moral culpability.

    Loving God and Loving Others

    • Loving God is not just about prayer, devotion, and religious observance, but also about loving our neighbors.
    • Piety is authentic only when united with loving service of others.
    • Loving our neighbors requires recognizing God's love and transforming power.
    • Our love for others is inspired by God's love and is a participation in God's love.

    Christ's Command to Love

    • Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us.
    • This command is not about a spontaneous emotional reaction, but repeated acts of will responding to the Christian vocation.
    • The command to love is fulfilled by active practical deeds of mercy and kindness towards specific persons.
    • Christian love goes beyond mere emotional affections or humanitarian good feelings.

    The Presence of God's Love

    • Obeying God's law is a means towards the goal of sharing in God's own life of love.
    • Grace is primarily God's loving presence, the gift of the Spirit within us that justifies and sanctifies us.
    • The love command reveals the presence of God's love within ours.

    Grounding Christ's Command of Love

    • All people, including ourselves, are created in the image and likeness of God.
    • Christ died for all and wishes to dwell within all through His Holy Spirit.
    • Our neighbors are triply blessed: created, redeemed, and sanctified.
    • The mission of the Son and Spirit, sent by the Father, is revealed in the sharpest way possible: the Father's great love for each and everyone.

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    This quiz explores the parables of Jesus Christ, focusing on the Kingdom of God and Christian moral life. It delves into the themes of fidelity, infidelity, and redemption, highlighting the consequences of one's actions.

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