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BEREAN QUESTIONS IN SCRIPTURE STUDIES

Series VI., Study XIV.

SUNDRY EARTHLY OBLIGATIONS OF THE NEW CREATION

JUNE 1

Read p. 583, par. 1, to p. 585, par. 1.

CONSCIENTIOUS MEDDLING

(35) What is a “busybody,” and what is the Scriptural reproof of such? P. 583, par. 1.

(36) How should the Golden Rule be applied in such cases? P. 583, par. 2.

(37) What is the peculiar form in which this natural tendency to meddle in the affairs of others sometimes attacks the New Creature? P. 583, par. 3.

(38) When tempted to interfere with the affairs of others, what questions should we ask ourselves? P. 584, par. 1, first part.

(39) Would it be “busybodying” on the part of a parent to look into the affairs of the family under his care? P. 585, top.

(40) Where is the admonition against “busybodying” to be especially remembered and heeded? P. 585, par. 1.

JUNE 8

Read p. 586, par. 1, to p. 589, par. 2.

“BLESSING GOD AND CURSING MEN”

(41) How great is the influence of the tongue among the members of the natural body? P. 586, par. 1.

(42) What is the only proper and successful method of restraining the tongue? P. 587, par. 1, 2.

SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS

(43) What are the cravings of the new mind for fellowship with kindred minds? P. 588, par. 1.

(44) What are the admonitions of the Word against associating with evil-doers? P. 588, par. 2.

(45) What should be our sentiments toward and association with those related to us by ties of blood? P. 589, par. 1.

(46) What was evidently the intention of the Lord with respect to the forming of a new family—the “household of faith?” P. 589, par. 2.

JUNE 15

Read p. 590, par. 1, to p. 594, par. 1.

(47) Does this new relationship imply the ignoring of sex proprieties, or that the unbelieving husband or wife should be neglected? P. 590, par. 1.

“HONOR ALL MEN”

(48) What should be the attitude of the New Creation toward the powers that be? What are the Scriptural admonitions along this line? P. 590, par. 2, 3.

(49) What advantage has the New Creature from his viewpoint of present conditions in the world? P. 591, par. 1, 2.

(50) Is it wise or necessary for the New Creation to alarm the world in respect to the Time of Trouble? P. 592, par. 1.

(51) What position should the New Creation take in the matter of voting? P. 593, par. 1 to 5.

(52) Should we use carnal weapons and fight for our native country and its rulers? P. 594, par. 1.

JUNE 22

Read p. 594, par. 2, to p. 598, par. 1.

(53) In the event of our being required to do military service, what would be the proper course to pursue? P. 594, par. 2.

THE NEW CREATION AND MORAL REFORMS

(54) Explain how our consecration vow should touch and purify every act of our lives. P. 595.

WEARING OF COSTLY APPAREL

(55) Give three good reasons why the New Creation should not wear extravagant and conspicuous apparel. P. 596, par. 1 to 4.

(56) Would the investing of money in stocks, bonds, etc., be any more in harmony with our consecration vow than if spent upon extravagant dress and luxurious homes? P. 597, par. 1.

(57) Is there any connection between our stewardship and the fact that the Lord has left His cause in need of financial support? P. 597, par. 2.

(58) Briefly, what would be considered the proper course for the New Creation with respect to dress and money matters? P. 598, par. 1.

Series VI., Study XV.

THE FOES AND BESETMENTS OF THE NEW CREATION

JUNE 29

Read p. 599, to p. 602, par. 2.

(1) What is the chief enemy of the New Creation? Is the New Creature double-minded, or is he controlled by two wills? P. 599.

(2) Are the death of the flesh and its will, and the subsequent resurrection of the flesh actual or reckoned matters? And how must these “dead” and “alive” conditions be maintained by the New Creature? P. 600, par. 1.

(3) What is the declaration of the Scriptures respecting the natural heart? And how is the heart of the New Creature different? P. 600, par. 2.

(4) How does the old heart, the selfish disposition, constantly assail the new heart and practise deceptions upon it? P. 601, par. 1.

(5) What is one of the favorite and deceptive arguments of this old heart? P. 601, par. 2.

(6) How must the new heart meet these attacks? P. 602, par. 1, 2.

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— May 1, 1913 —