Passions Final Exam

~ Final Evaluation Quiz on the Passions ~

St. Seraphim’s Fellowship
P.O. Box 351656
Jacksonville, Fl. 32235-1656


[Question No. 1] Who are the Fathers of the Church, and why are they important to us?

[Question No. 2] What is repentance, and how does one repent?

[Question No. 3] In what way has this introduction to the passions helped you to
understand yourself and who you really are?
[Question No. 4] Explain how pride covers up the real you.

[Question No. 5] What is the main thing that pride does?

[Question No. 6] What role do false obligations play in the passion of pride, and what is your main Obligation?

[Question No, 7] How does Pride relate to the matter of sex?

[Question No. 8] How does vanity work with pride?

[Question No. 9] What role did vanity play in the death of Ananias?

[Question No. 10] Describe the spirit of Prometheus.

[Question No. 11] Why does self-justification take us a second step away from God?

[Question No. 12] What should we do as Christians when someone hurts us and why?

[Question No. 13] What did the fathers say about the Golden Calf that some of Moses’people worshipped?

[Question No. 14] Give an example of unreasonable fears and explain their source.

[Question No. 15] What is the passion of self-love, and why is it wrong?

[Final Essay Question] It should be obvious, after this introduction to the passions, that repentance is a life-long process that requires much effort, watchfulness, diligence and prayer. From this point forward, what actual process will you employ to work with God to purify your heart. This purification of your heart is absolutely necessary in order for you to see God. Matt 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. How will your Christian life and commitment actually change. In other words, how do you want to proceed from here?