Chapter 15 Flashcards
(36 cards)
God’s Kingdom is one of love and peace- everyone lives in _____.
justice
Church teaching on social justice
Catholic Social Teaching
Kingdom calls us to align our _____ with _______.
our values with Jesus’ values
7th Commandment
You shall not steal
10th Commandment
you shall not covet your neighbor’s goods
Values should give ______ to your life- form them according to Jesus’ example
direction
values are ____ chosen
freely
give good ______ to others
example
_____, not things, come first in God’s Kingdom
people
respect others’ ____ to own property
rights
don’t ____ or ____
steal or cheat
___ for and _____ the world
care for and respect
Work ______.
honestly
Avoid _____ and ______.
envy and greed
Make out of love to God and people
freely made
do what is right whether or not anyone sees you doing it
Requirements for Making Good Moral Decisions
Sins against the 7th and 10th Commandments:
envy
greed
stealing
social sin
- feeling deprived or sad because of another’s belongings or success
- competition is healthy when it motivates you to do your best- unhealthy when it motivates you to look for others’ faults and to put others down
envy
stolen good must be returned if one wants forgiveness for this sin
stealing
- evil situations that harm people and are opposed to the will of Christ
- goods of the earth belong to all
- all of us must promote justice and respect for all people of the world
- examine your own attitude- are you fair to all?
- examples of this sin: slavery, discrimination, unfair employment practices, poverty of some people within wealthy nations
social sin
desire to possess and control things
root of most wars
greed
paying for or repairing damage to property- need to be forgiven
restitution
8th Commandment
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
Followers of Christ value ____.
truth
Sins against the 8th Commandment:
Lying