Guidance of the Great Love Commandments

Based on these commandments, how should a person respond to the following family situation? John's sister borrowed his favorite book without asking and accidentally damaged it. John is very disappointed and upset. How can the Two Great Love Commandments guide John in this situation?

• John should angrily confront his sister and demand that she buy him a new book.

• John should silently hold a grudge against his sister and refuse to share anything with her in the future.

• John should talk to his sister about the importance of asking for permission and expressing his feelings while also forgiving her and finding a way to fix the book together.

• John should hide all his other belongings to prevent his sister from using them without permission.

Which of the following best explains the effects of David's actions and how they reflect his faith and character? David has been consistently helping his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Smith, with her groceries and yard work. He does this out of kindness and a sense of duty inspired by his faith. Over time, Mrs. Smith feels supported and less lonely, and other neighbors notice David's actions, leading them to offer help and create a stronger, more caring community.

• David's actions have no significant impact on Mrs. Smith or the community.

• David's actions demonstrate his faith in God, showing love and care for others, which nurtures good character and inspires a supportive community.

• David's actions are only done for recognition and do not reflect his true character or faith.

• David's actions make Mrs. Smith feel dependent and unhappy.

How can the Two Great Love Commandments guide Maria in this situation? Maria's friend forgot her lunch and has no money to buy food. Maria brought enough food for herself, but nothing extra.

• Ignore her friend because she needs all the food for herself, and she doesn't want to share.

• Offer to share half of her lunch with her friend, even if it means she will have less to eat.

• Tell her friend to ask someone else for food and tell her not to bother anyone.

• Eat her lunch quickly so her friend doesn't ask for any.

How do the Great Love Commandments guide you in living your Christian life?

• By emphasizing the importance of loving God and loving others like yourself, the Great Love Commandments provide a moral compass for decision-making and actions.

• By focusing solely on personal success and achievements, you demonstrate your commitment to living a Christian life.

• By following strict rules and regulations, you show that you are adhering to the Great Love Commandments.

• By avoiding interactions with those different from you, you demonstrate your dedication to living a Christian life.

In what ways do the Great Love Commandments influence your Christian life?

• Only when faced with a difficult decision do you act with love and compassion towards others, following the Great Love Commandments.

• You prioritize serving and helping those in need, reflecting the teachings of the Great Love Commandments in your Christian life.

• If facing challenges or disagreements, you forget to practice forgiveness and understanding.

• You show kindness and respect to people from whom you can benefit with.

I love God because He created me in His image and likeness out of His love. My dignity comes from God, who created me.

• FALSE

• TRUE

I am created to love and be loved. My neighbors are created in God's image and likeness, too, and I must, therefore, love them.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Jesus Christ clearly reveals how to act neighborly, and that is just to love those in need.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Regularly helping others in need and participating in community service are ways to demonstrate a personal relationship with God and indicate strong faith.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ignoring the needs of others and only focusing on personal gain are personal ways of relating to God that indicate strong faith.

• TRUE

• FALSE