MODULE 4

UNIT 4: NOURISHING AND SUSTAINING THE HOUSEHOLD

OF GOD
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn about the Wisdom books in the Bible. In the Old Testament, some
persons of wisdom like Joseph, Moses and Job were also presented. Wisdom is an approach to
life. It is a way of looking at the world. For the Israelites, it is a way of living out in rational and
deliberate way of giving their commitment to God. Wisdom started in the Old Testament and it
progressed and flourished during the New Testament period. We can read the wisdom
perspectives of the prophets and priests, Samuel, the kings, prophets Amos and Jeremiah.

There were also questions about life, like how to discipline children, how they should survive,
the need for hard work and how to provide the necessities of life. These questions faced by the
Israelites are still asked in our time. The answers to these questions can be found in some
Wisdom books. The Book of Proverbs discusses how to approach life, and provides the norms
of life that are right and true. Other Wisdom books also deal with the exceptions and mysteries
of life. The Book of Job tells why good people suffer. The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us about the
meaning of life. The Song of Songs discusses the miracles of loving, like the love of a husband
and wife that is a basic building block of the household or family of God.

Module 4 Self-Monitoring Form

Put a check on the provided line.
At the end of Unit 4, you must have:
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 1 Context Activity
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 1 Enrichment Activity
___ Answered your seatwork number 1
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 2 Context Activity
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 2 Enrichment Activity
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 3 Context Activity
___ Accomplished and submitted Lesson 3 Enrichment Activity
___ Submitted your Performance Check number 1
LESSON 1: FEAR OF THE LORD
At the end of this lesson, you are able to:
a. explain the meaning of the fear of the Lord as one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit;
b. discuss the reason why fear of the Lord is needed in showing obedience and love for
the Lord;
c.share ways on how to practice righteous standards to honor God.

Engage (Context)
ACTIVITY: EXPERIENCE OF FEAR
1. Read the given instructions on page 107.
2. Work on the given activity.
3. Since you don’t have classmates to share your experience with you, discuss this with
the members of your family.
4. Read the deepening of the activity on page 107.

Explore (Inspired Word)

1. On page 108, read Proverbs 9: 9 – 12, Fear of the Lord.
2. Read the message of the reading on the meaning of the fear of the Lord.

Explain and Elaborate (Church Teaching)

Read on page 109 what the Church teaches on having faith in God.
1. Andrew Cruden on the meaning of the fear of the Lord
2. Pope Francis, Address to the General Audience June 11, 2014
3. CCC 1831 on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

Evaluate (Missionary Response and Valuing)

1. As Christian, you are challenged to live in harmony with righteous standards to honor
God in all that you do. On page 110, read some ways on how to live in harmony with
righteous standards.
2. You may add some more concrete ways.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: FEAR

1. Read the given instructions on page 110.
2. Work on the given activity.
3. You may discuss this with the members of your family.
4. End the lesson with a prayer on page 110.
LESSON 2: PUT GOD FIRST IN EVERYTHING
At the end of this lesson, you are able to:
a. describe how the book of Qoheleth explains the meaning of life and the a person’s
purpose here on earth;
b.discuss the importance of fulfilling our earthly duties and making God a priority in life;
and
a. formulate ways on how to make God a priority in life.

Engage (Context)
ACTIVITY: PRIORITY
1. Read the instructions on page 111.
2. Work on the given activity. Encode or write your answer on a short coupon bond.
3. Read the deepening of the activity on page 111.

Explore (Inspired Word)

1. On page 112, read the Book of Ecclesiastes 12: 1 – 14.
2. Read the discussion of Qoheleth on the meaning of life on page 113.

Explain and Elaborate (Church Teaching)

Read on page 114 what the Church teaches on giving priority to God.
1.Message of Pope Francis on the importance of both fulfilling our earthly duties and
making God a priority
2. Catechism on Catholic Church (CCC ) 1
 Evaluate (Missionary Response and Valuing)
1. Read the checklist on the ways on how to make God your priority in life.
2. You may add some more ways and share them with the members of your family.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

1. Read the instruction on page 115.
2. Compose a prayer in 5 – 8 sentences.
3. Sincerely say the prayer on page 115.

LESSON 3: LOVE CEMENTS RELATIONSHIPS IN THE

HOUSEHOLD OF GOD
At the end of this lesson, you are able to:
a. compare human love and Christian or Godly love;
b. discuss the reasons why each person is called to love authentically; and
c. share ways on how to show Christian or Godly love.

Engage (Context)
ACTIVITY: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

1. Read the instructions on page 116.

2. Work on the given activity. Since you don’t have classmates to work with, ask the help
of the members of your family.
3. Read the deepening of the activity on page 16.

Explore (Inspired Word)

1. On page 117, read the Book of Song of Songs 8: 6 – 7, True Love.
2. Read the discussion on the meaning of the love of a husband and a wife.
The Song of Songs deepens the importance of passion in life

Explain and Elaborate (Church Teaching)

Read on pages 118 – 120 what the Church teaches on authentic love, Christian or
Godly love.
1. Familiaris Consortio, 11
2. Lumen Gentium, 11
3. Amoris Laetitia, 91 – 119
4. Amoris Laetitia, 97, 98, 121, 120, 137 – 138

Evaluate (Missionary Response and Valuing)

1. Read on page 120 the ways on how you can put into action an authentic love.
2. You may add some ways on how you can show authentic love and share this with the
members of your family.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: DEAR MAMA AND PAPA!

1. Read the instruction on page 121.
2. Work on the given activity. Produce 2 copies. Give one copy to your parents. Submit
the other copy to me.
3. Sincerely say the prayer on page 121.
4. Read the Summary on page 122.
5. Read the Conclusion on pages 123 – 124.
REFERENCES
Dilim, A.,& Jacla Jr, H. (2018). Becoming a Household of God in the Old Testament. CICM
Publishing House,CICM -Philippines.
Castor,A. (Ed.). (2020). 366 Days with the Lord. Saint Pauls Publishing, Philippines.
Catholic Bible Press ( 1987.) The New American Bible. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville.