1264. Yet certain temporal consequences of sin remain in the baptized, such as suffering, illness, death, and such frailties inherent in life as weaknesses of character, and so on, as well as an inclination to sin that Tradition calls concupiscence, or metaphorically, “the tinder for sin” (fomes peccati); since concupiscence “is left for us to wrestle with, it cannot harm those who do not consent but manfully resist it by the grace of Jesus Christ.”66 Indeed, “an athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.”67
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
135. How will Christ judge the living and the dead?
425. What is the relationship between grace and human freedom?
262. Is it possible to be saved without Baptism?
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?
38. With what name does God reveal Himself?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)
What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
