Test Your Spiritual Involvement
This simple self-test is intended to help you focus on what the current state of your spiritual practice is
Answer each question with a numerical value: |
1. I see myself as a partner with God in the world |
1 |
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3 |
4 |
5 |
2. I see myself as a creation of God |
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4 |
5 |
3. I see God as mostly separate from my daily life |
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3 |
4 |
5 |
4. I understand my spiritual life most when I discuss spiritual matters with others. |
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2 |
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5 |
5. I understand my spiritual life most by studying and talking with God |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6. My personal "spiritual practice"—the ways in which I express my spirituality—is what makes my spiritual life meaningful |
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5 |
1 = Never; 2 = Occasionally; 3 = Fairly often; 4 = Very often; 5 = Always |
Add your scores to questions 1 and 4 together (Grouping A), to 2 and 5 together (Grouping B), and to 3 and 6 together (Grouping C)
Whichever grouping scores the highest points represents your current view of spiritual relationships</P>
Grouping A Your spiritual practice is highly interactive. You are consciously working with others to transform the world around you.
Grouping B You gain most of your spiritual strength through your direct relationship with God. Practice is probably secondary in importance for you.
Grouping C Your spirituality is focused primarily on personal practice. The effect of your practice on others is subtle, rather than obvious.
From The New Millennium Spiritual Journey by the editors at SkyLight Paths Publishing (Woodstock, Vt.: SkyLight Paths, 1999).
Copyright © 1999 by SkyLight Paths Publishing, Inc.
Used by arrangement with SkyLight Paths Publishing, Inc.