2514. St. John distinguishes three kinds of covetousness or concupiscence: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life.300 In the Catholic catechetical tradition, the ninth commandment forbids carnal concupiscence; the tenth forbids coveting another’s goods.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
2. Why does man have a desire for God?
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
79. What is the Good News for humanity?
53. Why was the world created?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
512. What would be opposed to the social doctrine of the Church?
125. What is the “hell” into which Jesus descended?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is the reorganization of the Jerusalem temple described in 2 Maccabees 10:1-9?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
