The First Commandment and Moral Life

Front

Why do we consider the First Commandment the starting point of our moral life? The First Commandment calls us to put our faith in ________ alone.

Back

God

Front

In the Old Testament, who were some of the other gods people would worship, and why would they do that?

Back

People in the Old Testament sometimes worshipped gods like Baal and Asherah because they believed these gods could provide for their needs.

Front

All the other commandments depend on the First Commandment because:

Back

it establishes the foundation for loving and obeying God above all else.

Front

Commitment to the First Commandment encourages the practice of ________, putting our trust in an unchanging source of life and goodness—in God, who is faithful to his promises.

Back

faith

Front

Commitment to the First Commandment encourages the practice of ________.

Back

hope

Front

Commitment to the First Commandment leads to ________: of God, others, and self.

Back

love

Front

Failure to keep our commitment to the First Commandment leads to sin because:

Back

it places other things above God, leading us away from Him.

Front

How does failure to keep our commitment to the First Commandment lead to sin? Fill in the blanks: - Failing to trust in God may lead to ______: ceasing to believe that God cares. - Failing to love God may lead to _______, indifference, hatred, or pride.

Back

despair; ingratitude

Front

How do we nurture a relationship with God and strengthen faith, hope, and love? Fill in the blank: We strengthen our relationship with God primarily through the ________, and also through adoration, prayer, sacrifice, and keeping our promises and vows.

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Sacraments

Front

What did the First Commandment forbid in its original context?

Back

The literal worship of gods and goddesses other than Yahweh.