1. After reading Chapter 4 of Addictions, discuss “The Descent into Addiction.

1. After reading Chapter 4 of Addictions, discuss “The Descent into Addiction.” Make sure to discuss the issues concerning children, friendships, infatuation, love and betrayal as well as worship. According to the lectures, what is self-control and why is it so important? (200 words)

2. From the lectures discuss the nature, cause, and symptoms of depression. Do you know someone who has struggled with depression or anger? How does depression or anger feel? How does the gospel offer a pathway to power and freedom. (200 words)

3. Taking into account your current or prospective workplace responsibilities, and your strengths and personality characteristics, seek to develop a plan to best maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Address the question of whether God has called and equipped you for your current work or for work under consideration, or whether you might better fit somewhere else.

Think about how the Christian Worldview impacts your academic major, your workplace and your response to various ethical questions that may arise in that setting. How will you integrate the Christian Worldview as you practice in your academic field of specialization throughout your career? How will your practice of your major change in light of your Christian Worldview? Provide specific examples.

State your perspective on this area and provide a summary or paraphrase or quote from a scholarly source that backs up your perspective or provides counterpoint to it. Reinforce your perspective with any Scriptural references you think appropriate. Wrap up this section with a summary paragraph. Focus on how important church membership is to you personally and how important it is in the Christian Worldview.

How do you describe the health of the church?

How has the church aided in developing you spiritually and reinforcing your relationship with Jesus Christ?

State your perspective on this area and provide a summary or paraphrase or quote from a scholarly source that backs up your perspective or provides counterpoint to it. Reinforce your perspective with any Scriptural references you think appropriate. Wrap up this section with a summary paragraph. (1200 words)