1974. The evangelical counsels manifest the living fullness of charity, which is never satisfied with not giving more. They attest its vitality and call forth our spiritual readiness. the perfection of the New Law consists essentially in the precepts of love of God and neighbor. the counsels point out the more direct ways, the readier means, and are to be practiced in keeping with the vocation of each:
(God) does not want each person to keep all the counsels, but only those appropriate to the diversity of persons, times, opportunities, and strengths, as charity requires; for it is charity, as queen of all virtues, all commandments, all counsels, and, in short, of all laws and all Christian actions that gives to all of them their rank, order, time, and value.33
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
385. What are the theological virtues?
481. What is peace in this world?
354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?
75. What was the first human sin?
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
