2847. The Holy Spirit makes us discern between trials, which are necessary for the growth of the inner man,152 and temptation, which leads to sin and death.153 We must also discern between being tempted and consenting to temptation. Finally, discernment unmasks the lie of temptation, whose object appears to be good, a “delight to the eyes” and desirable,154 when in reality its fruit is death.
God does not want to impose the good, but wants free beings…. There is a certain usefulness to temptation. No one but God knows what our soul has received from him, not even we ourselves. But temptation reveals it in order to teach us to know ourselves, and in this way we discover our evil inclinations and are obliged to give thanks for the goods that temptation has revealed to us.155
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
336. With what authority is the priestly ministry exercised?
362. What is eternal happiness?
187. How do the Bishops exercise their function of governing?
241. What is the center of the liturgical season?
339. How does sin threaten marriage?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
How is God’s sovereignty portrayed amidst the chaos in Lamentations 2:8-9?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
What do the horseman, angel, and Lord symbolize in Zechariah’s vision described in Zechariah 1:8-17?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
