The Shepherd Scale

I believe that God will bring about certain circumstances that will result in the judgment and destruction of evil.

I believe I can have the personal presence of God in my life.

I believe that there are certain required duties to maintaining a strong Christian lifestyle (i.e., prayer, doing good deeds, and helping others).

I believe that it is possible to have a personal relationship with God through Christ.

I believe that by following the teachings of Jesus Christ and incorporating them into my daily life, I receive such things as peace, confidence, and hope.

I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead.

I believe that God will judge me for all my actions and behaviors.

I believe that by submitting myself to Christ, He frees me to obey him in a way I never could before.

I believe in miracles as a result of my confidence in God to perform such things.

Because of God's favor to us, through Jesus Christ, we are no longer condemned by God's laws.

Because of my personal commitment to Jesus Christ, I have eternal life.

The only means by which I may know God is through my personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

I believe that everyone's life has been twisted by sin and that the only adequate remedy to this problem is Jesus Christ.

I am concerned that my behavior and speech reflect the teachings of Christ.

I respond positively (with patience, kindness, self-control) to those people who hold negative feelings toward me.

I do kind things regardless of who's watching me.

Status and material possessions are not of primary importance to me.

I do not accept what I hear in regard to religious beliefs without first questioning the validity of it.

I strive to have good relationships with people even though their beliefs and values may be different than mine.

It is important to me to conform to the Christian standards of behavior.

I am most influenced by people whose beliefs and values are consistent with the teachings of Christ.

I respect and obey the rules and regulations of the civil authorities which govern me.

I show respect toward Christians.

I share things that I own with Christians.

I share the same feelings Christians do whether it be happiness or sorrow.

I'm concerned about how my behavior affects Christians.

I speak the truth with love to Christians.

I work for Christians without expecting recognition or acknowledgments.

I am concerned about unity among Christians.

I enjoy spending time with Christians.

My beliefs, trust, and loyalty to God can be seen by other people through my actions and behavior.

I can see daily growth in the areas of knowledge of Jesus Christ, self-control, patience, and virtue.

Because of my love for God, I obey his commandments.

I attribute my accomplishments to God's presence in my life.

I realize a need to admit my wrongs to God.

I have told others that I serve Jesus Christ.

I have turned from my sin and believed in Jesus Christ.

I daily use and apply what I have learned by following Jesus Christ.