1889. Without the help of grace, men would not know how “to discern the often narrow path between the cowardice which gives in to evil, and the violence which under the illusion of fighting evil only makes it worse.”13 This is the path of charity, that is, of the love of God and of neighbor. Charity is the greatest social commandment. It respects others and their rights. It requires the practice of justice, and it alone makes us capable of it. Charity inspires a life of self-giving: “Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.”14
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
141. What did the Holy Spirit accomplish in John the Baptist?
295. Why did Christ institute the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick?
482. What is required for earthly peace?
71. What relationship has God established between man and woman?
461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?
540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?
2. Why does man have a desire for 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 is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
