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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Guyon says that a closer walk with Jesus Christ will do what to selfish desires?

2. You can never fully overcome what?

3. Does turning inward require practice?

4. What will a change in attitude do to your life?

5. In loving the Lord, you will want to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon say regarding the Lord's Prayer?

2. What does Guyon say about the ability to turn inward to find Christ?

3. What is Guyon's opinion of ritual or memorization?

4. What warning does Guyon give regarding those who give themselves during a good time?

5. What dose Guyon say Gods wants for His people?

6. What does Guyon say about loving the Lord?

7. How might one overcome selfish desires, according to Guyon?

8. What is one way a beginner could come to Christ?

9. What does Guyon say about what God will do for those with longings?

10. What does Guyon say about a "second level of prayers?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A Christian must be willing to love through hardships.

Part 1) How is this often difficult? Can you relate to this? Why or why not?

Part 2) How is this ability to love during hardships like Christ?

Part 3) How does this reflect God's ability to love His people?

Essay Topic 2

There is a "second level of prayers" that may be used equally by both the educated and uneducated.

Part 1) What is this "second level of prayers?" How is this useful to all?

Part 2) How is this the next step? What does this reveal about Guyon's belief about the process of prayer?

Part 3) How is this "faith and stillness" beneficial? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The senses can be "conquered".

Part 1) What is meant, according to Guyon, by the senses? How can they be conquered? Why does Guyon believe they should be conquered?

Part 2) How might one's life change by conquering the senses?

Part 3) Is everyone capable of conquering his or her senses? Why or why not? Could you conquer your own? Why or why not?

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