1855. Mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man by a grave violation of God’s law; it turns man away from God, who is his ultimate end and his beatitude, by preferring an inferior good to him. Venial sin allows charity to subsist, even though it offends and wounds it.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
386. What is the virtue of faith?
506. What does the seventh commandment require?
85. Why did the Son of God become man?
112. What is the importance of the Paschal Mystery of Jesus?
540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
What lessons can we learn from Haman’s fall in Esther 7:7-8?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
