Discernment Quiz

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Quiz Questions

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Instructions: Every question (except this one) has seven answers. Make sure to scroll down in order to see all of them. Each answer set includes bad, okay, better, and discerning choices. So each set may have more than one answer corresponding to those categories. Therefore, please be honest in your responses, in order for this quiz to get the most accurate assessment possible. Choose the answer that is truest of you now, not what you think the answer should be. Finally, remember that this quiz is neither infallible nor definitive, but is intended to be use as a general gauge, with results based on the basic assumption of long-term exposure to the Christian faith. Do you understand this?
- A.
  Yes.
- B.
  No.
2.
At church your friends start discussing a well-respected conservative politician, who was caught in a sexual scandal. What do you do?
- A.
  You point out that we don't have all the facts. Let's not pass judgment yet.
- B.
  You defend him because of all the good he has done.
- C.
  You change the topic because politics don't belong at church.
- D.
  You try to convince your friends that the scandal is a liberal conspiracy.
- E.
  You stay silent because you don't know what say.
- F.
  You point out that we are all sinners saved by grace.
- G.
  You direct the conversation to discuss how we avoid the same problem.
3.
Your friends are attending a PG-13 action film about a supernaturally-gifted psychic being targeted by the Mafia. It contains about 30 swear words with one f-bomb, action violence with minimal gore, and one scene of upper male nudity. What is your response?
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- A.
  It'll be fun to hang out with my friends.
- B.
  I'm not going because Mom and Dad won't let me.
- C.
  I'm not going because of a personal issue.
- D.
  I'm not going because there's upper male nudity.
- E.
  I'm not going because there's too much foul language and violence.
- F.
  I'm not going because the subject matter.
- G.
  This will be a great way to witness to my friends.
4.
After a long discussion with some of your non-churched friends, you believe a church tradition is hindering them from seriously considering Christianity. What is your response?
- A.
  You bring up at the next church meeting.
- B.
  You just pray about it.
- C.
  Change to churches to one that will meet my friends' needs.
- D.
  You research the tradition to better understand its importance.
- E.
  You help your friends understand the church is a family, complete with some strange traditions.
- F.
  You ask the pastor about giving a presentation to the board.
- G.
  You start talking to anyone and everyone at church about what you believe needs to be changed.
5.
Another Christian is asking you out on a date, and he/she seriously wants to know your astrological sign. What do you do?
- A.
  You quickly Google your sign because you're so excited they asked you out.
- B.
  You give it to them, no big deal.
- C.
  You agree to compare signs to determine compatibility.
- D.
  You refuse to date them because their question reveals that you are not compatible.
- E.
  You ask why they want to know your sign.
- F.
  You admit you don't know your sign and have no desire to figure it out.
- G.
  You readily tell them, because you finally found someone who understands that God wrote signs into the stars.
6.
You have an extra $20. Your friend wants to borrow it to buy his mom a birthday gift. He still owes you $50 from the last time. What do you do?
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- A.
  Sure, how can't you not? You've been forgiven bigger debts.
- B.
  You make him sign an IOU with interest payments included.
- C.
  You ask for his PS4 as collateral for the entire the $70 he owes you.
- D.
  You ask him to mow your lawn for you this weekend, for which then you will pay him the $20 dollars.
- E.
  You give him the money because you are suppose to share with the one in need.
- F.
  He has game he doesn't play often but you would love to have. You offer to buy it for the $20.
- G.
  No way. He's obviously irresponsible.
7.
Several people in your church are raving about a new Bible study done by a teacher you have never heard of. The church is offering this study as a class and everyone seems to be urging you to join it. What is your response?
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- A.
  No thanks. It hasn't been tested so I can't trust it yet.
- B.
  Sure, I'll do it. It sounds like fun.
- C.
  I'll pray about it.
- D.
  I’ll try it, but I'm skeptical.
- E.
  I will research the author and find out what other Bible teachers I trust are saying.
- F.
  If it's this popular, it must not be any good, because the Bible says that the way is narrow and few will find it.
- G.
  I'll do it because it's important for the whole church body to do the same study in order to maintain unity.
8.
Your favorite You-Tuber is partnering with your favorite charity to raise money through the sale of limited edition merchandise. But the slogan on the merchandise contains an f-bomb. What do you do?
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- A.
  Drop the You-Tuber. Role models should set a better example.
- B.
  You refuse to support the charity unless the You-Tuber creates a family-friendly option.
- C.
  You post comment on the merchandising video, reminding everyone that we should avoid course or crude language.
- D.
  You donate the money without getting the merchandise.
- E.
  You buy the merchandise and hide it away in your closet.
- F.
  You buy the merchandise and alter it so it's less offensive.
- G.
  You buy the merchandise, proudly use it, and post pictures of yourself using the merchandise on social media with the hashtag, because this is such a great cause.
9.
Due to a cancellation, you find yourself with a full Saturday with no scheduled activities or pressing work. How do you spend your time?
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- A.
  Extra time? What extra time? I still have a gazillion things to do.
- B.
  You catch up on some much needed rest.
- C.
  You binge watch entire season of your favorite television show.
- D.
  You catch up with everything on social media.
- E.
  You pick up the latest Christian bestseller recommended by your best friend.
- F.
  You engage in activities or spend time with people who energize you.
- G.
  Idle hands are the devil's workshop, so you find someplace to volunteer.
10.
You and a friend of the opposite gender want to gender-bent cosplay of a famous couple. What do you do?
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- A.
  You refuse to do this because it is not an appropriate activity to do with the opposite gender.
- B.
  You refuse to do cosplay because it's too similar to Halloween costuming.
- C.
  You refuse to do it because Scripture says you are not to wear clothing of the opposite gender.
- D.
  You have no idea what gender-bent cosplay is and go ask your parents if it okay to do.
- E.
  You ask for some time to research gender-bent costumes before committing.
- F.
  Creating a gender-bent cosplay is too much work, so you just swap costumes.
- G.
  You agree to create a modest gender-bent costume.
11.
You are assigned to write a report on a book which contains inappropriate material. What do you do?
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- A.
  Approach the teacher privately, explain your concerns respectfully, and request a different book.
- B.
  The Bible says we are to submit to authority. So you must read the book and write the report.
- C.
  You read a cliff-note version and write the report on that.
- D.
  You write an essay explaining all the legal reasons you cannot be required to read this book.
- E.
  You read to book and ask your parents to read it with you so you can discuss it.
- F.
  You gather information on the internet about the book to create your report.
- G.
  You block out small chunks of time to read it and make sure to not read it on Sunday.
12.
You get on Tumblr to check up on your favorite celebrity and turn up a senario with a warning listed as fluffy smut. What do you do?
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- A.
  It sounds intriguing, and you check it out from curiosity.
- B.
  You've heard your friends talking about it, and you decide to give it a try.
- C.
  You start reading and it reminds you of Song of Solomon, so you continue reading.
- D.
  You look at it and decide to delete your Tumblr account.
- E.
  You asked your parents what fluffy smut is.
- F.
  You quickly scroll past.
- G.
  You start reading and decide you don't care for it.
13.
Your church is looking for volunteers for an upcoming, long-term project. What do you do?
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- A.
  Sorry. You can't help. You're not gifted to do this.
- B.
  Decide to pray about it.
- C.
  If your friends volunteer, you’ll volunteer too.
- D.
  Volunteer, of course, because you were the one who suggested it.
- E.
  After checking your calendar and realizing you already have a full schedule helping out with x, y, and z, you decide to not to volunteer.
- F.
  Volunteer, despite already being busy, because God will provide everything you need.
- G.
  Volunteer, because you are supposed to serve one another.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
No Discernment
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You lack the ability to separate good from evil, which may be placing you in a very perilous position. Good thing discernment can be learned. Let's get at it! (Expected level for spiritual infants and kids under ten years old.)
2.
Limited Discernment
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You get the foggy notion occasionally that something isn't quite right, but you are still reliant on others to tell you what to do. Time to start learning some of those skills for yourself! (Expected level for kids 8-13 years and child Christians.)
3.
Some Discernment
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You're on the right track. You handle simpler situations with some skill, but you're still a bit rocky when things get muddy. Let's hone those skills further! (Expected level for kids 12-18 years and adolescent Christians)
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Discerning
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Able to recognize the good and separate it from evil, you know many of the right answers. Now make sure you are doing them! (Expected level for kids 16+ years and adult Christians)

Discernment Quiz

How well can you separate good from evil?

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