Paragraph 2521

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

222. What is the work of Christ in the liturgy?

231. What is sacramental grace?

386. What is the virtue of faith?

469. What kind of punishment may be imposed?

423. What is the grace that justifies?

285. How long does the presence of Christ last in the Eucharist?

180. How is the collegial dimension of Church ministry carried out?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the Bible say about idolatry and what is its impact on the lives of God’s people, according to Hosea 4:12-13?

What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?

What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?

Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)

What is the importance of courage in standing up for the truth, according to the Bible in Philemon 1:8-9?

What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?

What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?