Does Praying For Help On A Test Constitute Cheating?

[Gabriel Reproba]

As an attorney, I have to take continuing education classes to keep my license current. While taking a test the other day, I prayed to God for help on getting an answer right. The thought just occurred to me that what I had really done in that classroom was whisper to someone (God) and ask them to give me the answers to the test questions. If I had done this with any other being on Earth, it would, of course, be considered cheating. I was asking someone to give me knowledge that I just didn't have. But what if the person whispering answers into my ear was Baby Jesus?

Help! I am worried that ethics law will force me to self-report myself.

[Haniel]

Re: Does Praying For Help On A Test Constitute Cheating?

If you received divine inspiration from Jesus on your exam, then Jesus clearly made that choice to grant it to you? Would you trust a legal ethics board over God himself? It is absurd to think that God would permit a system that would banish him from being allowed to do as he pleases, and if his choice was to grant you aid in your time of need, then this is completely acceptable.

Rest easy.

In Christ,
Haniel

[Lost Sheep McUinnean]

Re: Does Praying For Help On A Test Constitute Cheating?

I'd relax Brother Gabe. He who desrveth will receiveth and if you pray for help and it is conceded then it's because He ordained it so.

Simple. Everything happens for a reason.

YIC, McU.