Section VIII
The Paramount Task—Character Development
Date ________CG-SG 44.9
A. Read pages 161-190.CG-SG 44.10
B. Check your knowledge:CG-SG 44.11
1. What is the only treasure we can take from this world? (161:1)
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2. Of what two things does strength of character consist? (161:4)
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3. What other than sanctification “is the work of a lifetime”? (162:2)
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4. When may our lives be perfect? (162:3)
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5. What is the greatest evidence of Christianity the world can see? (163:1)
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6. What creates a habit and forms a character? (164:1)
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7. What is our first duty to God and man? (164:2)
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8. What will give strength and solidity of character? (165:1)
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9. What is the noblest work in which we can engage? (165:2)
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10. What is required to keep crooked traits from strengthening? (167:3)
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11. Complete: “He knows your infirmities, and works to _______________________, not to destroy.” (168:2)CG-SG 46.2
12. Who are to help children form right characters? (169:1)
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13. What will prove the ruin of our children? (170:3)
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14. How much of the time are we dependent on the Holy Spirit in rightly rearing our children? (172:1)
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15. How will God assist parents in child guidance? (172:4)
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16. What will God not do? (172:4)
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17. What are the elements of Christian character? (173:1)
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18. What are parents planting for their own feet in wrong child training? (175:1)
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19. Of what two extremes in child rearing must we beware? (175:2)
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20. How can mothers nip sin in the bud in child training? (176:2)
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21. What negligence does God particularly condemn? (176:4)
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22. When are parents the worst enemies of their children? (177:2)
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23. When do parents imperil their souls and those of their children? (179:1)
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24. How should evil youth be treated? (180:0)
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25. What makes children grow up at cross-purposes with the world? (181:1)
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26. Complete: “Seeking happiness in the path of _______________________ will bring but misery.” (182:0)CG-SG 48.3
27. After what model are innocent babes to be fashioned? (184:1)
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28. What are we to build around our children? (185:1)
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29. When are children to be subdued? (185:2)
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30. How can parents train their children for sound health in later years? (187:1)
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C. Rate your character: Strong ____ Uncertain ____ Easily led ____ Weak ____CG-SG 49.1
1. My strongest point is
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2. My weakest point is
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D. Discuss with others:CG-SG 49.4
1. Discuss: “True character, a quality of the soul.” (161:2)
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2. What do we mean by “strength of character”?
CG-SG 49.6
3. Discuss perfection in development of character. (162:3)
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4. What about “characters formed by circumstance”?
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5. Why is character study vital to this generation? (169:2)
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6. Discuss how to make a transformation in our families.
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7. Discuss indulgence versus iron rule.
CG-SG 49.11
8. Explain misguided love and sympathy.
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9. How can we correct wrong attitudes in our children?
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10. What is mental health?
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11. Discuss: “High Points.” (189:1)
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12. Describe the dispositions, morals, and character of children educated for God. (171:2)
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E. Think on these things:CG-SG 50.1
1. Do I have self-control?
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2. Am I training my child to have self-control?
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3. Does my child have a strong will power or won't power?
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4. Is my child wearing the “royal robe woven in heaven’s loom”?
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F. Name one way I am stronger today than I was yesterday.
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INDIVIDUAL RATING SHEETCG-SG 50.7
______ Husband ______ Wife ______ Son ______ DaughterCG-SG 50.8