1707. “Man, enticed by the Evil One, abused his freedom at the very beginning of history.”10 He succumbed to temptation and did what was evil. He still desires the good, but his nature bears the wound of original sin. He is now inclined to evil and subject to error:
Man is divided in himself. As a result, the whole life of men, both individual and social, shows itself to be a struggle, and a dramatic one, between good and evil, between light and darkness.11
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
374. How is a moral conscience formed to be upright and truthful?
190. How does the laity participate in the prophetic office?
24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
221. In what way is the Father the source and the goal of the liturgy?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?
146. How do Christ and his Spirit act in the hearts of the faithful?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What does the Bible say about loving and serving your brothers and sisters?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
