2521. Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity to whose sensitivity it bears witness. It guides how one looks at others and behaves toward them in conformity with the dignity of persons and their solidarity.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
371. Are the passions morally good or bad?
284. Does the breaking of the bread divide Christ?
302. What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
28. What are the characteristics of faith?
267. What is the essential rite of Confirmation?
597. Why do we conclude by asking “But deliver us from evil”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What is the meaning of David’s song of gratitude to God?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
