Paragraph 1822

1822. Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

27. What does it mean in practice for a person to believe in God?

313. How was sickness viewed in the Old Testament?

397. How does sin proliferate?

580. Why is it called the “Lord’s Prayer”?

541. From whom did Jesus learn how to pray?

379. What are the principal human virtues?

57. If God is omnipotent and provident, why then does evil exist?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the statement “God is just and faithful to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” in 1 John 1:9 mean?

How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?

What is the role of divine providence in the lives of the faithful? Can we find examples of this in the book of Tobias?

What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?

What is the Battle of the Valley of Jehoshaphat mentioned in the book of Joel and what is its significance?

What is the alliance with the Romans and the continuation of the struggle for independence mentioned in 2 Maccabees 11:1-38?

What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?