1755. A morally good act requires the goodness of the object, of the end, and of the circumstances together. An evil end corrupts the action, even if the object is good in itself (such as praying and fasting “in order to be seen by men”).
The object of the choice can by itself vitiate an act in its entirety. There are some concrete acts – such as fornication – that it is always wrong to choose, because choosing them entails a disorder of the will, that is, a moral evil.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
492. What are the principal sins against chastity?
82. Why is Jesus called “Christ”?
345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?
419. What place does the Old Law have in the plan of salvation?
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
212. In what does hell consist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
How did Nehemiah deal with the division between rich and poor Jews in Nehemiah 5?
