Chapter 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is Actual Grace?
Supernatural help from God to do good and avoid evil
What is Christian Moral Law?
Objective standards authorized by God and taught to us
What is Natural Law?
Natural human desire to do good and avoid evil
What is Hamartia?
Tragic flaw
What is Virtue?
The habit of doing good
What is Metanoia?
Deep spiritual conversation
What is Positive Morality?
Moral code that prescribes what should be done because of the right reasons
What is Negative Morality?
Moral code that is motivated by fear and punishment
What is Sins of Omission?
Consciously failing to do what is moral and good
What is Holiness?
Sancity
What is Sacrament?
Outward sign instituted by God given grace
What are the 3 theological virtues?
Faith, Hope, and Love
List and describe the 4 cardinal virtues?
- Prudence - Helps us to see what we should do
- Justice - Helps us to give to each other what is needed
- Fortitude - Gives us strength to do God’s will
- Temperance - Helps us to control our desires
What are the 2 guiding principles of Christian Morality?
- God has revealed teachings that objectively charity the concept of good and evil through wisdom and scripture
- Ethical requirements of the Gospels require Christian Morality through God’s grace
Briefly explain the definition of Christian Morality
The application of God’s laws and reguarding a person’s public and private behavior
Why is it important to know ourselves?
It leads to
