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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Discipline of Guidance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Foster states that spiritual direction is NOT meant to replace what?
(a) Seeking guidance directly from God.
(b) Church leadership.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Jesus' disciples.

2. According to Foster, what does being simple like God mean?
(a) Having very few clothes.
(b) Praying often.
(c) Spending and acquiring less.
(d) Confessing everything.

3. What does the author say is NOT a requirement to understand the disciplines?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Close friends.
(c) Trust in God.
(d) Theoretical knowledge.

4. According to Christian belief, why does Jesus want people to seek the truth?
(a) He doesn't say this; St. Paul does.
(b) Because the truth sets them free.
(c) To spread all over the globe.
(d) So they will see him for who he really is.

5. As stated by the author, how can true prayer take place?
(a) It cannot.
(b) At the right place and time.
(c) At any church, at any time.
(d) It needs to become a way of life, not just an afterthought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sorts of addictions does Foster refer to in the chapter about simplicity?

2. What happens when people truly pray, according to Christian belief?

3. In the past, it was common for people to seek guidance through what, according to writings in The Discipline of Guidance?

4. According to the author, what keeps a person from confession?

5. What is the final step of study, based on Christian belief?

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