1781. Conscience enables one to assume responsibility for the acts performed. If man commits evil, the just judgment of conscience can remain within him as the witness to the universal truth of the good, at the same time as the evil of his particular choice. the verdict of the judgment of conscience remains a pledge of hope and mercy. In attesting to the fault committed, it calls to mind the forgiveness that must be asked, the good that must still be practiced, and the virtue that must be constantly cultivated with the grace of God:
We shall . . . reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.52
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?
10. What is the value of private revelations?
358. What is the root of human dignity?
168. Who belongs to the Catholic Church?
151. In what way is the Church a mystery?
576. Is it possible to pray always?
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What does the Bible say about the need to forgive, according to Colossians 3:13?
The Dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem: Analysis of the Ceremony (1 Chronicles 22-29)
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
