1803. “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”62
A virtue is an habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. the virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions.
The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God.63
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
85. Why did the Son of God become man?
174. Why is the Church apostolic?
103. What does the Gospel teach about the mysteries of the birth and infancy of Jesus?
410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?
586. What does the phrase “Who art in heaven” mean?
590. What does the Church ask for when she prays “Thy Kingdom come”?
441. Is it possible to keep the Decalogue?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Uzziah and how was he punished for disobeying God?
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
