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
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535. Why is there a universal call to prayer?
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
41. In what way is God the truth?
121. What happened in the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane?
250. How are the sacraments of the Church divided?
190. How does the laity participate in the prophetic office?
64. What kind of bond exists between created things?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
