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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. There is a level at which the Lord will bestow ____________ at your confession.

2. She says that God requires what above all else?

3. If the answer to #160 is correct, do you have any real cause for worry?

4. Should rules be presented to new Christians?

5. She warns that those who are left with the responsibility of bringing the youngsters to the Lord will someday have to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Guyon explain the "law of central tendency"?

3. What does Guyon have to say about passivity?

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

5. Describe how this book ends.

6. How does Guyon explain the relationship between the soul and Spirit?

7. What does Guyon warn against regarding confession?

8. What does Guyon say about becoming comfortable with outward experiences?

9. What does Guyon believe about temptation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In loving the Lord, one will want to please only Him.

Part 1) Why would one want to please only the Lord?

Part 2) How would this kind of love change your life? How do you feel about these changes that would occur? Why do you feel this way?

Part 3) Would it be difficult to love in this way? Why or why not? How does this kind of love compare to the love you feel for those closest to you?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Guyon writes at length about the workings of the soul, spirit, and self.

Part 1) Why does she write at length about these? Why are these important?

Part 2) How does she use the Bible to support her beliefs? Is this valid? Why or why not?

Part 3) How must one be cautious in regards to the working of the soul, spirit, and self? Do you agree? Why or why not?

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