Holiness and Spiritual Warfare Quiz

According to the text, what is the definition of sanctifying grace?

• D. A physical attribute that reflects goodness

• A. An entitative habit residing in the essence of the Soul by which we participate in divine nature

• B. A natural inclination towards performing good actions

• C. A state of mind achieved through meditation

What is the main difference between acquired virtues and supernatural virtues?

• B. Acquired virtues are only possessed by angels, while supernatural virtues are for humans

• C. Acquired virtues are developed through fasting, while supernatural virtues are developed through prayer

• D. Acquired virtues are temporary, while supernatural virtues are permanent

• A. Acquired virtues have a natural end, while supernatural virtues have God as their end

What is the foundation of merit according to the text?

• D. Performing actions for natural rewards

• B. Participating in divine nature

• C. Having a supernatural intention and being in the state of grace

• A. Being in the state of mortal sin

What is the main goal of achieving holiness according to the text?

• A. Building natural virtues for personal development

• B. Increasing the quality of sanctifying grace in the soul

• C. Gaining recognition from others for good actions

• D. Achieving physical perfection through fasting and prayer

Why do demons try to get people to fall into a state of mortal sin?

• B. To prevent people from building virtues

• A. To increase their own power

• D. To gain favor with God by leading people astray

• C. To test the strength of human will

What is the form of all the other virtues according to the text?

• B. Temperance

• D. Justice

• A. Prudence

• C. Charity

How does the text describe the building of virtue in relation to spiritual warfare?

• A. Virtues are weakened by spiritual warfare

• B. Virtues are irrelevant in spiritual warfare

• D. Virtues are only developed through fasting and prayer

• C. Virtues are built to climb out of affliction caused by spiritual warfare

What is the main reason for the prayers of sinners not being heard according to the text?

• D. Sinners are not in the state of grace to merit supernatural rewards

• A. Lack of sincerity in the prayers

• B. God's disinterest in sinners

• C. Inability of sinners to perform good actions

What is the difference between the color of hair and sanctifying grace according to the text?

• D. The color of hair is a reflection of God's goodness, while sanctifying grace is a reflection of human goodness

• C. The color of hair reflects divine nature, while sanctifying grace reflects human nature

• B. The color of hair is a quality by degree, while sanctifying grace is a fixed attribute

• A. The color of hair is a supernatural quality, while sanctifying grace is a natural attribute

What is the main purpose of spiritual warfare in relation to holiness according to the text?

• A. To weaken the virtues of individuals

• B. To test the strength of human will

• C. To prevent people from achieving sanctified perfection

• D. To help individuals build virtues and increase sanctifying grace