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What does “the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David” primarily describe?

They had the same personalityThey became physically relatedThey developed a deep personal bond and commitmentThey never disagreed

Which response would best demonstrate human viewpoint in a friendship?

“What does God's Word say about how I should respond?”“How can I encourage my friend?”“They hurt me, so I have the right to hurt them back.”“I will remain faithful even when it is difficult.”

Which response best demonstrates divine viewpoint when a friend disappoints you?

“I will respond according to how I feel.”“I will treat them the way they treated me.”“I will consider God's Word and choose the right response.”“I will end the friendship immediately.”

Why is friendship a good example of the battle between human and divine viewpoint?

Friendship is always easyFriendships never involve emotionsRelationships can cause us to respond from our feelings or from God's WordGod does not have anything to say about relationships

What is one important lesson from Jonathan and David's friendship?

True friendship is based primarily on convenienceTrue friendship requires personal commitment and loyaltyTrue friendship means agreeing about everythingTrue friendship eliminates all conflict

Which of the following is not an attribute of true friendship?

Rooted in truth of God's WordSpiritual alignmentShared devotion to GodBased on Status

What is the most important principle we can learn from 1 Samuel 18:1 about friendship?

The strongest friendships are based on human emotionsFriendship is primarily about receiving from another personA genuine friendship can involve the soul's thoughts, affections, and volitional commitmentTrue friends will never disappoint each other

What does “bad company” refer to in the context of 1 Corinthians 15:33?

People who are physically sickPeople who disagree with usRelationships with people whose influence can lead us away from God's standardsPeople who have different personalities

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What is love?

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How do we love someone who sins and hurts us or does that are wrong?

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Lesson #11: Knit of the Soul

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