2515. Etymologically, “concupiscence” can refer to any intense form of human desire. Christian theology has given it a particular meaning: the movement of the sensitive appetite contrary to the operation of the human reason. the apostle St. Paul identifies it with the rebellion of the “flesh” against the “spirit.”301 Concupiscence stems from the disobedience of the first sin. It unsettles man’s moral faculties and, without being in itself an offense, inclines man to commit sins.302
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485. In case of war, what does the moral law require?
154. What are the characteristics of the people of God?
118. Why was the death of Jesus part of God’s plan?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
586. What does the phrase “Who art in heaven” mean?
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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
What are the characteristics a Christian leader should have according to 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
