Chapter 12 Self-Quiz

. According to Jewish and Christian tradition,

the world is just a shadowy image of true reality.

humans were from the very first sinful and disobedient.

God helps those who help themselves.

God established a covenant with Abraham.

. Jesus says,

"Take care for your soul, which is your pure and noble essence, that it remain undefiled."

"How hard it will be for those who are poor to enter into the kingdom of God."

"As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them."

"No one can serve two masters; indeed, serve no master at all if you would be free."

. Jesus says,

"There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance."

"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."

"Resist those who are evil; be not contaminated by association with sinners."

"Be not angry with your brother, unless he brings you into judgment."

. Christians believe that

humans can only be justified by observing all the precepts of the Law.

the very wisdom through which the world was made can be found in the life and character of Jesus.

our salvation will be accomplished through knowledge and education.

the Jewish Old Testament must be repudiated by believers in Jesus.

. St. Paul taught that

the soul is essentially good, and salvation consists in becoming aware of who you are.

Jesus and Socrates are much alike: Men of virtue whom it would be wise to imitate.

the will is in conflict with itself and we cannot save ourselves.

unless we live good lives, we cannot inherit the kingdom of Heaven.

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