1768. Strong feelings are not decisive for the morality or the holiness of persons; they are simply the inexhaustible reservoir of images and affections in which the moral life is expressed. Passions are morally good when they contribute to a good action, evil in the opposite case. the upright will orders the movements of the senses it appropriates to the good and to beatitude; an evil will succumbs to disordered passions and exacerbates them. Emotions and feelings can be taken up into the virtues or perverted by the vices.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
566. What places are conducive to prayer?
208. What is the particular judgment?
527. What is required by the ninth commandment?
528. What is forbidden by the ninth commandment?
514. To what type of work does every person have a right?
165. In what way is the Church holy?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Jacob’s Wrestle with God: What is the significance of this story for us today?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
