1859. Mortal sin requires full knowledge and complete consent. It presupposes knowledge of the sinful character of the act, of its opposition to God’s law. It also implies a consent sufficiently deliberate to be a personal choice. Feigned ignorance and hardness of heart133 do not diminish, but rather increase, the voluntary character of a sin.
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316. Who can receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick?
420. What is the New Law or the Law of the Gospel?
340. What does the Old Testament teach about marriage?
499. Why are artificial insemination and artificial fertilization immoral?
517. What are the duties of workers?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)
What does Wisdom 8:7 teach us about wisdom as a source of virtue and honor?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
