1973. Besides its precepts, the New Law also includes the evangelical counsels. the traditional distinction between God’s commandments and the evangelical counsels is drawn in relation to charity, the perfection of Christian life. the precepts are intended to remove whatever is incompatible with charity. the aim of the counsels is to remove whatever might hinder the development of charity, even if it is not contrary to it.32
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
563. How does the Church pray to Mary?
85. Why did the Son of God become man?
413. How are we to view social inequalities?
486. What must be done to avoid war?
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of the law in the Old Testament, according to Galatians 3:10-14?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
