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What is the first dictionary definition of the word 'admonish'?
To reprove gently but earnestly
What does the word 'culpable' mean?
Deserving of blame or censure as being wrong, evil, improper or injurious
What is the true nature of admonishing someone?
A gentle act of kindness and unconditional love
What is the spiritual work of mercy referred to in the text as 'To Instruct the Ignorant'?
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What is required of humanity according to the text?
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What is the result of admonishing someone with humility and quiet joy?
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What does the term 'ignorance' refer to in the context of 'To Instruct the Ignorant'?
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What is the recommended approach when counseling someone with doubts or questions?
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What is the purpose of admonishing someone?
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What is the best way to define sorrow?
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Why is it essential to comfort the sorrowful?
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What can be a root cause of sorrow for parents?
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What is a common response to sorrow?
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What is a possible origin of sorrow?
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How can sorrow affect individuals?
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What is the ultimate goal of comforting the sorrowful?
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What is one of the ways Jesus empowered his church?
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What is required for the forgiveness of sins?
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What is true about forgiveness according to the text?
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What is the main difference between Protestant and Roman Catholic/Eastern Orthodox views on prayer?
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What is the purpose of intercessory prayer?
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What is meant by 'injuries' in the text?
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What is the goal of incorporating forgiveness into daily life?
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What is the common emphasis of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches?
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What is the biblical reference for carrying one's cross?
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What is the main idea behind 'bearing wrongs patiently'?
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What is required to truly bear wrongs patiently?
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Why do we need to render patience in relationships with others?
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What is the result of trying to love the wrongdoer?
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What is the definition of forgiveness according to a regular dictionary?
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What is another spiritual work of mercy mentioned in the text?
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What should one pay attention to when dealing with others' faults?
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Why do we pray for those who have died?
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What is the ultimate goal of the purification process in purgatory?
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What is the relationship between prayer and God's mercy?
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What is the significance of praying for the living and the dead?
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What is the connection between loving God and loving our neighbors?
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What is the purpose of intercessory prayer?
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What is the significance of the concept of purgatory in the Catholic Church?
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Study Notes
To Admonish the Sinner
- To admonish someone means to gently but earnestly point out the likely consequences of a dangerous, risky, or unhealthy choice.
- Admonishing a sinner is an act of kindness, not judgment or condemnation.
- It requires humility and quiet joy, and should not be done to subtly judge or condemn someone else.
To Instruct the Ignorant
- This spiritual work of mercy refers to the absence of information one is required to have, not just a lack of knowledge.
- We are required to gain not just practical information, but moral knowledge as well.
- Instructing the ignorant involves sharing knowledge and understanding to help them make informed decisions.
To Counsel the Doubtful
- Counseling someone with doubts or questions involves encouraging them to live with their doubts and take them to God in prayer.
- It's essential to be a good listener and offer guidance to help them deal with their doubts.
To Comfort the Sorrowful
- Sorrow can be overwhelming and seem constant, with many causes, including injury, loss, or despair.
- Comforting the sorrowful involves being present for them, accepting and welcoming them, and helping them to appreciate that they are loved unconditionally by God.
To Bear Wrongs Patiently
- This spiritual work of mercy does not mean becoming a doormat for others or tolerating injustices.
- Rather, it involves trusting in one's own worth and refusing to let wrongs crush hope and faith.
- It requires confidence in being loved unconditionally by God and trusting that justice will be done in the long run.
To Forgive All Injuries
- Forgiveness involves excusing or pardoning faults or offenses, and renouncing anger or resentment.
- It's essential to understand that forgiveness is not superficial, but rather a spiritual act of being restored to a good relationship with God and others.
To Pray for the Living and Dead
- This spiritual work of mercy involves intercessory prayer for the living and the dead.
- Intercessory prayer is a basic characteristic of a heart tuned to God's mercy and involves praying for the good of others, both living and dead.
- Catholics believe that prayer can make a difference for those who have died and are in purgatory, helping to purify them and prepare them for heaven.
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