VALUES EDUCATION REVIEWER

Human mind
- Considered as one of the GREATEST MYSTERIES IN LIFE.
- It is the SEAT OF THOUGHT, IDEAS, EMOTIONS, PERCEPTIONS and MEMORIES.

Will
 This expression of desire, choice, determination and action is the product of the will.
 Will DETERMINES the CHOICE, ACTION or BEHAVIOR of a person in a given situation, ACCORDING TO his/her SET
OF VALUES.

Intellect
 Used in the PURSUIT OF TRUTH.
 Makes us REALIZE ABOUT THE TRUTH ABOUT GOOD LIFE.

Minds/Intellect aims for TRUTH and Desire/Will aims for the GOOD.

a. Respect – the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of other PEOPLES: RIGHTS, FEELINGS and EXISTENCE.

b. Service to others – the SELFLESS UNCONDITIONAL HELP one can OFFER TO OTHER PEOPLE,
such as family members, friends, neighbors and other members of the community.
c. Empathy – PUTTING ONESELF in the shoes of others. This means UNDERSTANDING OTHER
PEOPLE’s FEELINGS.
d. Equality – recognizes that ONE IS NOT INFERIOR OR SUPERIOR FROM ANOTHER no matter the
nationality, gender and economic background.

Peer Pressure
 Comes usually from people who surrounds you such as your classmates and friends in school.
 When thoughts, words, actions and decisions are BEING CONTROLLED and INFLUENCED BY YOUR GROUP.

Natural Law
 The theory of ethics in human nature and the search for HUMAN HAPPINESS and FULFILLMENT.

Eternal Law
 The DIVINE MODEL which professes that GOD CREATED THE WORLD and the WORLD IS RULED BY GOD (Divine
Providence)
Conscience
 One’s PRACTICAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK in a form of JUDGEMENT about the rightness or wrongness of actions.

Freedom
 One’s ability to respond to the call of neighbors who are in need, those who have less in the society.
 It is giving service not only to his family, but also to his fellowmen and his country in general.
 Genuine freedom does not mean doing anything you wish to do whenever and whichever way you want to do
things.
Example of Genuine Freedom
o Forgiveness
o Praying for Enemies
o Corporal works of Mercy
a) Feed the Hungry
b) Giving Drink to the thirsty
c) Shelter the Homeless
d) Visit the sick
e) Visit the prisoners
f) Bury the dead
g) Give alms to the poor
o Sharing of goodness

© The DIGNITY OF MAN is deeply rooted to being a creation in the image and likeness of God. It is something that
cannot be taken away from him or her because it is INHERENT.
© Each person has a VALUE AND WORTHY OF RESPECT and must be liberated from abuse, slavery and poverty.
© Regardless of culture, language and socio-economic status, every human being has an immense value that has to
be respected.
 Violations of Human Dignity
 Abortion
 Euthanasia
 Death Penalty
 Poverty
Uplifting the dignity
 Helping the needy
 Respecting the elders
 Doing good with your studies.

The Holy Bible

 Collection of sacred texts or scriptures. Varying parts of the Bible are considered to be a product of divine
inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans by Christians.

Divisions of the Holy Bible

o Old Testament
o New Testament

Old Testament
o The first part of the Christian Bible, based PRIMARILY FROM THE HEBREW BIBLE.
o It is a collection of ancient RELIGIOUS WRITINGS by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews
to be the SACRED WORD OF GOD.

DIVISION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS

A. Pentateuch – came from the Greek Word which means “FIVE BOOKS”
a. Genesis
b. Exodus
c. Leviticus
d. Numbers
e. Deuteronomy

B. Historical Books – These books share a prophetic view of history describing how the obedience or
disobedience of God's people is directly tied to the blessings and curses of the covenant.
a. Joshua
Theocracy books – these books cover the period when ISRAEL WAS RULED
b. Judges
c. Ruth BY GOD.
d. 1st and 2nd Samuel Monarchy Books – These books trace the history of Israel’s
e. 1st and 2nd Kings
monarchy from its establishment to its destruction in 568 BC
f. 1st and 2nd Chronicles
g. Ezra The Restoration – these books describes the RETURN OF A
h. Nehemiah
REMNANT LAND after 70 YEARS of CAPTIVITY.
i. Esther

C. Poetic and Wisdom Writing – it is a Jewish work written in Greek, and most likely composed in
Alexandria Egypt.
a. Psalms
b. Proverbs
c. Ecclesiastes
d. Songs of Songs (Song of Solomon)
e. Job
f. Sirach

D. Major Prophets - These books were declared "major" because of the amount of text, and not because
they were considered more important than the "minor" prophetic books. The Old Testament prophet
tended to be revealed during times of crisis. God used the prophets to provide direction and wisdom
during times of crisis. They were also used by God to remind the people of their covenantal promises.
a. Isiah
b. Jeremiah
c. Lamentations
d. Ezekiel
e. Daniel
 E. Minor Prophets - The books of the major and Minor Prophets were considered to be part of the
"classical prophecy" era of the Old Testament. The classical prophecy era began in the eighth century
during the reign of Jeroboam II in the northern kingdom of Israel. These prophets addressed both the
king and the people and became social-spiritual commentators for the Jewish people.
a. Hosea
b. Joel
c. Amos
d. Obadiah
e. Jonah
f. Micah
g. Nahum
h. Habakkuk

The New Testament

o The second part of the Christian biblical canon.
o The New Testament discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity

Divisions of the New Testament Books

A. The Gospel – these are also called the BIOGRAPHY BOOKS – because it tells about the LIFE STORY OF
JESUS.
a. Matthew Labeled as SYNOPTIC GOSPELS – because they are SIMILAR IN
b. Mark CONTENT AND IN STRUCTURE.
c. Luke
d. John

B. Acts of the Apostles (Acts) – The book that RECOUNTS THE EARLY HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AFTER
THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION of CHRIST. After the death of Jesus the Twelve Apostle began to
PREACH and MINISTER in variety of location. The ACTS relates some of their stories and depicts the
GROWTH of the Christian religion.

C. The Letters – also called the EPISTLES. This books were written by ST. PAUL that would be address to
various communities and deals with PHILOSOPHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES of the NEW CHRISTIANS.
a. Romans
b. 1st and 2nd Corinthians
c. Galatians
d. Ephesians
e. Philippians
f. Colossians
g. 1st and 2nd Thesalonians
h. 1st and 2nd Timothy
i. Titus
j. Philemon
k. Hebrews – it is a matter of debate whether it was Paul who wrote the letter to the Hebrews.

D. Book of Revelation – the 27th and FINAL BOOK OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. Written by JOHN. It is a
unique book because it is the only New Testament Book TO FOCUS ENTIRELY ON PROPHETIC
EXPERIENCE. It use of vibrant symbolism is as also distinguishing characteristics.