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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The person who follows this method will naturally be far removed from what?

2. Guyon says the way to "conquer" this aspect of ourselves is to do what?

3. Guyon concludes the chapter by questioning what?

4. All things come from the Lord with the exception of what?

5. Is self-denial the answer for overcoming this aspect of ourselves that has been discussed in # 83?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might one overcome selfish desires, according to Guyon?

2. What is a second way a beginner could come to Christ?

3. What does Guyon say about what God will do for those with longings?

4. What is Guyon's opinion of ritual or memorization?

5. What does Guyon say regarding the Lord's Prayer?

6. What does Guyon remind readers regarding the Lord's acceptance of the cross?

7. What does Guyon say is merely a first step? What is the next step?

8. What does Guyon say when one has come to a point of a regular prayer life?

9. What does Guyon say about a "second level of prayers?"

10. What does "Your will be done" mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guyon is imprisoned in St. Antoine.

Part 1) Why is she imprisoned? Is there just cause for this imprisonment?

Part 2) How is she affected by this imprisonment? How do her beliefs influence her at this time?

Part 3) Why is her work a threat? Do you see it as threatening? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One can gain godliness.

Part 1) What is godliness? How can one gain godliness?

Part 2) How might a person know when he or she has gained godliness?

Part 3) Why would one want to gain godliness? How might this affect one's life? How would godliness affect your own life?

Essay Topic 3

The goal is to reach continual prayer.

Part 1) What is continual prayer? How dose Guyon suggest reaching this goal?

Part 2) Do you believe this is obtainable? Why or why not? Might it have been easier in Guyon's culture and time period? Why or why not?

Part 3) How would continual prayer affect your life? Would it be altered for the better? Why or why not?

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