According To The Word

Counseling According

To THE WORD

Dr. James A. Gordon

Final Exam

  1. People the way they behave.
  2. People behave the way they do in an attempt to meet their .
  3. results from choosing to meet these needs in an un-Biblical way.
  4. List three attributes of the scriptures.
  5. Define “Lust”.
  6. What are the three classes of “lusts” in the world system?
  7. Give three “works of the flesh” that are manifest, according to Galatians 5: 19-21.
  8. What is defined as “Dissensions, discord, quarreling, debating; and disputes”, on page 11 in the text?
  9. In I Corinthians 6: 9-10 (KJV), what is the warning given to the unrighteous?
  10. The bible teaches that man can contain and control his lusts through the help of the .
  11. Name two keys to victorious living.
  12. We covet what we see when we allow ourselves to remain upon that which we know is not allowed.
  13. What is root of the problem of lust of the eyes?
  14. is a boastful, bragging reliance on self or others instead of God.
  15. Briefly describe humility as used in Exodus 10:3 and II Chronicles 7:14.
  16. List four actions produced by pride, and give scripture verses for each.
  17. Name two displays of pride and two scriptural displays of humility.
  18. What word is an acronym for the causes of pride.
  19. Give two descriptions of attitudes of prideful people.
  20. Show two attitudes of spiritual pride in the Pharisee, and contrast them with two attitudes of godly humility in the Publican.
  21. Who was the man who drew attention to his wealth because of pride?
  22. List three ways God deals with pride.
  23. What is the first counseling direction we, as counselors, need to give a counselee regarding lust?
  24. Name one Biblical principle a counselor can help the counselee understand about pride, and give the accompanying scripture reference.
  25. List four attributes of love, as given in I Corinthians 13:4-8.
  26. Paraphrase Psalm 139:23-24, shown on page 31.
  27. What does self righteousness mean, according to Luke 18:9?
  28. is the result of obedience.
  29. One of the six main ideas presented to the believer in the Beatitudes is they contrast the difference in attitude between the of the law and the of the law.
  30. The pure in heart see through the of the world.
  31. This lack of value in the kingdom is often made up for by an - in the world.
  32. What are the three main purposes of Salt, which define the role of the Christian influence?
  33. In what six areas must we constantly examine ourselves in order to effectively provide light to the world?
  34. Which is more important: the spirit of the law or the letter of the law?
  35. Name three reasons not to seek justice outside the church.
  36. Knowing where a counselee is on the scale of the seven steps in temptation is key to to helping him or her. What is the second step and the scripture that names it?
  37. should be a last option after other methods of resolving issues have failed.
  38. Your behavior is not dictated by responding to others; your behavior is dictated by to God.
  39. The key to prayer is given clearly: Do not be hypocritical and do not pray just to be seen by others.
  40. What is the cure for unbelief according to Matthew 17: 14-21?
  41. Give three characteristics of worry.
  42. Listen carefully to what a person judges, criticizes, or condemns too enthusiastically; this may be a good clue as to what is in his .
  43. Describe two ways to know false prophets.
  44. What must we recognize in Jesus in order to comfortably and reasonably make the decision to follow Him and obey Him?
  45. Define anger.
  46. List three characteristics of passive anger.
  47. List three characteristics of active anger.
  48. What are two reasons people get angry and respond un-Biblically?
  49. Show two questions one can ask to identify causes of anger.
  50. Out of the four common responses to anger on page 76, which is the most likely to help a counselee.
  51. is a response to a vague or imaginary threat of danger.
  52. What are two contributing causes to anxiety disorders that are carried over from childhood to adulthood?
  53. Give three thought patterns that lead to anxiety.
  54. The key to overcoming anxiety is to the way you think.
  55. is considered to be the number one emotional disorder.
  56. Name the three categories of the symptoms of depression.
  57. Give three scripture references for defeating depression.
  58. Who in I Kings 19 was the prophet whose fear and rejection led to severe depression?
  59. Describe two ways God helped Elijah come out of his depression.
  60. What caused Cain’s depression in Genesis 3?
  61. For a depressed counselee, counseling should focus on the restoration of two attitudes. What are they?
  62. Define addiction.
  63. Addictions are the result of willful, chosen behavior that the Bible calls .
  64. List two warning signs of addiction.
  65. Addictions not viewed as sin are sin.
  66. Forgiveness involves five steps. List them.
  67. Forgiveness requires that the offense never be again.
  68. Give three examples from the Bible of people who forgave those who had wronged them.
  69. Depression and anxiety are two of the most significant consequences of to forgive the people who wrong us.
  70. Name two attributes of forgiveness.
  71. The foundation of relationships is built upon the concept of .
  72. What is the definition of gossip as given on page 114?
  73. Briefly explain Relationship Type 4: Abusive-victim relationship.
  74. List two areas of focus in counseling the terminally ill.
  75. Give two scriptures references that can be shared with the terminally ill to demonstrate what the Bible says about death.