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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. Is there any need for anyone to hold back from giving himself fully to God's calling?

2. Should rules be presented to new Christians?

3. She warns that you are not to do anything except pull yourself inward toward a closer relationship with the Lord and allow Him to do what?

4. She explains the relationship between the soul and Spirit by using what?

5. What about worship does Guyon warn against?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Guyon compare the wisdom of God?

2. How does Guyon explain the ability to be active while resting?

3. What does Guyon have to say about activity prompted by the Spirit? How does she illustrate this point?

4. What are Guyon's thoughts on distractions?

5. What does Guyon say about those who have reached the point of continual prayer?

6. What does Guyon have to say about inward and outward actions?

7. Why does Guyon believe one has not cause for worry?

8. What is one expected to feel at a time of confession? What does Guyon say about this?

9. Describe how this book ends.

10. What does Guyon believe about temptation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guyon speaks of a concept she calls the "law of central tendency".

Part 1) Describe this law. How does this reinforce her other beliefs?

Part 2) How does this law represent a theme found in this book?

Part 3) Does this law follow human nature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

A Christian must be willing to love through hardships.

Part 1) How is this often difficult? Can you relate to this? Why or why not?

Part 2) How is this ability to love during hardships like Christ?

Part 3) How does this reflect God's ability to love His people?

Essay Topic 3

Guyon makes the point that the "prayer of silence" necessarily prompts activity.

Part 1) What is the "prayer of silence?" How does this reinforce Guyon's other beliefs about prayer and being close to God?

Part 2) What activity does this prompt? How does it prompt activity? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 3) How is this prayer connected to the workings of the soul, spirit, and self?

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