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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The author discusses the ____ guidance aspect.
(a) Simple.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) Individual.
(d) Group.
2. In the past, it was common for people to seek guidance through what, according to writings in The Discipline of Guidance?
(a) Family members.
(b) Soothsayers.
(c) Spiritual direction.
(d) Tea leaves.
3. Who is ready to lead, according to the author?
(a) Anyone who is in prayer with God.
(b) God.
(c) The author, Foster.
(d) It is unclear.
4. The author says that some acts of service are too small. Why?
(a) No one notices.
(b) He doesn't say this at all.
(c) They just don't matter.
(d) God wants us to clearly be helping other people.
5. According to Foster, when someone holds their words, what can God do?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Work his plan in the situation.
(d) Speak.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is loneliness, according to Foster?
2. What is a precursor to hearing a confession, according to The Discipline of Service?
3. According to Christian belief, what does submission allow the person to do?
4. According to Christian theologians, what is "the dark night of the soul"?
5. In The Discipline of Solitude, solitude and what are mentioned as going hand-in-hand?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the service of sharing the Word of Life include, according to "The Discipline of Service"?
2. Why might it be difficult for someone to explain the benefits of being alone, as Foster explains it?
3. What is Foster's definition of "self-righteous service"?
4. Do you think it is easy to make God the object of worship? Why or why not?
5. What are some guidelines Foster gives for improving obedience through worship?
6. According to Christian belief, why is the discipline of submission the least desirable to pursue?
7. Explain the meaning of this quote from Augustine of Hippo: "The confession of evil works is first the beginning of good works."
8. How are celebration, joy, and strength related, according to Foster?
9. What benefits are there of submission, according to Foster?
10. Foster states that which of the spiritual disciplines is the most abused? Why?
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