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
368. When is an act morally good?
222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?
470. What is forbidden by the fifth commandment?
533. What is the greatest human desire?
96. What does the “Immaculate Conception” mean?
147. What does the word Church mean?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
