It is imperative that the Christian read, watch, and listen to those things which inspire, instruct, and ____ to a higher plane of living.

• A. Encourage
• B. Challenge
• C. Instruct
• D. Motivate

Answer: (B)

This item tests how a believer’s reading, viewing, and listening should move them toward real growth. Inspire and instruct set up desire and provide guidance, but to rise to a higher plane of living, there needs to be a push to apply what’s learned and to stretch beyond current habits. That push is what “challenge” conveys—it tests beliefs and routines, invites repentance and commitment, and compels steps of obedience and perseverance. Encouragement or motivation alone can lift spirits or spur action, but they don’t inherently push a person to change in a demanding, growth-driven way. Instructing without the push to apply can stay theoretical, while challenge converts knowledge and encouragement into tangible transformation toward a higher standard.