400. The harmony in which they had found themselves, thanks to original justice, is now destroyed: the control of the soul’s spiritual faculties over the body is shattered; the union of man and woman becomes subject to tensions, their relations henceforth marked by lust and domination. Harmony with creation is broken: visible creation has become alien and hostile to man. Because of man, creation is now subject “to its bondage to decay”. Finally, the consequence explicitly foretold for this disobedience will come true: man will “return to the ground”, for out of it he was taken. Death makes its entrance into human history.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?
589. How is the Name of God made holy in us and in the world?
413. How are we to view social inequalities?
307. Who is the minister of this sacrament?
19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
235. How does the Church on earth celebrate the liturgy?
192. What is the consecrated life?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
