Kier Jhoem S.

Mahusay
Chapter 1 Co-workers with God
Why would the Creator of the universe invite you to be a co-worker with Him? Amazing
principles of life are awaiting your discovery in this chapter. Read CS 13-16 or CSA 11-14.
(Always read each chapter before answering the questions.)
1. the plan of salvation, God illustrates a basic law of life. "Divine Wisdom has appointed,
in the plan salvation, the Law of action and reaction, making the work of beneficence, in
all its branches, twice blessed." CS 13:4 or CSA 11:4
2. Who is blessed most, the giver or receiver? Giver CS 13:4 or CSA 11:4
3. "Our Redeemer formed the plan of enlisting him [man] as His co-worker." Why? CS 13:5
or CSA 11:5: Because He knew that man could not be happy without acting a part in
the great work.
4. A. "By a chain of circumstances which would call forth his charities, He bestows upon
man the best means of cultivating benevolence, and keeps him habitually giving to help
the poor and to advance His cause." CS 13:5 or CSA 11:5
B. "And as we heed these calls, by labor and by acts of benevolence, we are assimilated
to the image of Him who for our sakes became poor." CS 13:5; 14:1 or CSA 11:5; 12:1
5. Circle True or False. CS 14:2, 3 or CSA 12:2, 3
A. The Father's gift of Christ demonstrates that nothing would be withheld if it were
needed for our salvation. True False
B. The spirit of liberality is the spirit of heaven. True False
C. Christ gave all He had, then gave Himself. True False
6. What is the principle of worldlings? CS 14:3 or CSA 12:3
- This principle is to get, to secure their happiness. But, carried out in all its
bearings. The fruit of it is misery and death.
7. What is the principle of heaven? CS 14:3 or CSA 12:3
- This principle is to give, give. This carried out actual benevolence and good
works, is the true fruit of Christian life.
8. What "should not be a lamented fact"? CS 14:4 or CSA 12:4
- The fact that there are increasing calls to give because God in His providence is
calling His people out from their limited sphere of action, to enter upon greater
enterprises. Unlimited effort is demanded at this time when moral darkness is
covering the world.
9. List two special dangers or snares to God's people.
A. Worldliness
B. Covetousness CS 15:1 or CSA 12:4
10. "They should understand that it is His mercy that multiplies the demands for their
means. Objects that call benevolence into action must be placed before them, or they
cannot pattern after the character of the great Exemplar." CS 15:1 or CSA 12:4; 13:1
11. Consider: CS 15:2, 3 or CSA 13:2, 3
A. What is one of God's ways of exalting man?
- He has placed means in the hands of men, that His divine gifts may flow through
human channels in doing the work appointed us in saving our fellowmen.
B. Why does God entrust us with means to finance His cause instead of raining silver from
heaven?
- He thus makes man the medium through which to distribute His blessings on earth.
C. Who planned this system of beneficence?
- God planned the system of beneficence.
D. Why?
- in order that man might become like his Creator, benevolent and unselfish in
character, and finally be a partaker with Christ of the eternal, glorious reward.
E. What are two significant descriptions of God?
1. Benevolent
2. Unselfish
12. What will love do to "Christ's believing people"? CS 16:2 or CSA 14:2
A. to perpetuate His love
B. to draw them together around the cross
C. to divest them of all selfishness, and bind them to God and to one another.
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Our Bountiful Benefactor God gives continually. Why? What if He stopped giving? What if God
gave you "life" on the same scale as you give to Him? Please read CS 17-19 or CSA 15, 16.
13. God is a bountiful benefactor. How will we respond if we love Him? CS 17:5 or CSA 15:3
- Not only should we faithfully render to God our tithes, which He claims as His own, but
we should bring a tribute to His treasury as an offering of gratitude. Let us with joyful
hearts bring to our Creator the first fruits of all His bounties, —our choicest possessions,
our best and holiest service.
14. When may we impatiently exclaim, "Is there no end of giving?" CS 18:3 or CSA 15:4
- Not till we wish the infinite Father to cease bestowing His gifts on us.
15. In what way does God permit us to show our appreciation of His mercies? CS 18:4 or CSA
16:1
- God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to
extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it is possible for us to manifest our
gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.