The first letters of the following responses will form the word that aptly describes what a vain thing a life is reduced to when someone who professes Christianity turns aside from the things pertaining to the new nature that is, a good conscience and unfeigned faith. [1] The number in brackets indicates the number of words in each answer.
1. The name of a man who judged Israel six years, who fled from his brethren but who was received by vain men. [1]
2. That which a certain man thought his would-be counselors were falsifying because their comfort was in vain. [1]
3. That which the enemies of God often take in vain as they speak wickedly of Him. [1]
4. Something bestowed not in vain, which drew forth more abundant labor from the man who was both persecutor and persecuted. [1]
5. Something house builders do, which might be in vain, if the Lord is not in the plans. [1]
6. That which became vain in those who knew not God, when their foolish heart was darkened. [1]
7. Something spread in vain when in full view of the anticipated quarry. [1]
8. One of several things to be avoided as unprofitable and vain in Christians’ interactions with each other. [1]