Paragraph 2478

2478. To avoid rash judgment, everyone should be careful to interpret insofar as possible his neighbor’s thoughts, words, and deeds in a favorable way:

Every good Christian ought to be more ready to give a favorable interpretation to another’s statement than to condemn it. But if he cannot do so, let him ask how the other understands it. and if the latter understands it badly, let the former correct him with love. If that does not suffice, let the Christian try all suitable ways to bring the other to a correct interpretation so that he may be saved.279


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

378. What are the human virtues?

355. What do funeral rites express?

94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?

29. Why is there no contradiction between faith and science?

108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?

370. What are the passions?

303. What are the acts of the penitent?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?

The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.

What is the role of divine providence in the lives of the faithful? Can we find examples of this in the book of Tobias?

How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?

The Holiness of God’s People: How does the law of holiness in the book of Numbers teach us to pursue holiness in our lives and in our community of faith? (Numbers 19)

How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?

Why does the Bible warn us about the need to avoid envy and jealousy, as mentioned in Proverbs 14:30, and how can we apply this teaching in our lives?