Religion Test: Sermon on the Mount

What lesson does this quote from Sermon on the Mount teach? “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?”

You should avoid judging others and address your own flaws

Our good ____ should be like a beacon of light that leads others to God

Deeds

Jesus instructs that when we pray, we should:

Avoid empty phrases, knowing that God knows our needs.

According to Jesus’ teachings mere external observance of the law is not enough

True

“You cannot serve God and ___”

Mammon

Match the mourners and the merciful to their reward

Mourners will be comforted, the merciful will obtain mercy

_____ are our roadmap to happiness

Beatitudes

“Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven”

But only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven

According to Sermon on the Mount, you should pray publicly, making it obvious to others to be a good example

False

Those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness

Will receive the kingdom of god

How can believers be the “salt of the earth”? according to Jesus teachings

By flavoring the world through actions and faith

Blessed are the _____, for they will be called children of God

Peacemakers

What does “our father who art in heaven” signify about our understanding of God

God can neither be fully grasped or hidden from

Jesus believed you should love your neighbor and hate your enemy

False

Jesus stated that divorce is not permitted unless marriage is

Unlawful

Jesus compares two builders: one who builds his house on rock and the other on sand. What does building on rock represent?

Living according to Jesus teachings and obedience to God

Jesus clarifies he has come to:

Fulfill the law and the prophets

Blessed are the pure in heart for they will

See god

Everyone who looks at someone with ____ has already commuted adultery in their heart

Lust

To be poor in spirit means

total dependence on God

Blessed are the meek for they will

Inherit the land

When you pray, do not be like the ___, who stand and pray so that others can see them

Hypocrites

Everyone who is ____ is committing murder and is liable to judgement

Angry

Jesus said “not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven”

True

Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will

Be satisfied

Jesus gave us this prayer to assist us in our prayer life

Lord’s Prayer

Blessed are the poor in spirit for they will receive

The kingdom of god

How do you recognize false prophets

By the fruit they bear- good actions or bad actions

What is Jesus saying when he tells us not to give what is holy to dogs

To avoid giving valuable things to those who won’t appreciate them

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” what does this say about material wealth

Earthly wealth can distract from heavenly priorities

When teaching about charitable works Jesus said “When you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so your almsgiving may be secret”

True

You should pray publicly, making it obvious to others

False

Which is the golden rule

Treat others how you want to be treated