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First Name

Last Name

12. What was not a factor that led to celibacy being gradually accepted and subsequently exalted by the church? *

The ascetic doctrine of certain quasi-Christian groups such as the Manicheans

Gnostic Greek philosophy that exalted the spirit over the body

A more careful study of Scripture's teaching on singleness

The Roman church's growing desire to centralize its power base

40. What is not a qualification of a widow whom the church has a responsibility to provide for? *

She does not indulge in a pleasure-seeking lifestyle.

She has no relatives to care for her.

She is at least fifty years old.

She puts her hope in God.

41. What is not a good deed of a widow whom the church has a responsibility to provide for? *

She has brought up children.

She has helped those in trouble.

She has shown hospitality.

She has washed the hands of the saints.

42. What is not part of Paul's advice to younger widows? *

They should care for their children.

They should give the enemy no opportunity for slander.

They should manage their homes.

They should remain single.