CL Flashcards
is a violation against reason, truth, and conscience due to a lack of genuine love for God and others.
It includes words, actions, or desires that go against eternal law, harming human nature and relationships.
Sin
It includes words, actions, or desires that go against eternal law, harming human nature and relationships.
Sin
Sin, at its core, is ______________, a turning away from divine love.
Nature of Sin
disobedience to God
It is a rebellion where individuals choose ________________, seeking to define good and evil independently.
Nature of Sin
self-love over love for God
is a serious offense against God’s law that removes love from the heart, alienating the person from God and requiring repentance and divine mercy for forgiveness.
Mortal Sin
Examples
- Homicide
- Blasphemy
- Perjury
- Adultery
- Theft
- Abortion
Mortal Sin
is a minor wrongdoing that weakens but does not sever the relationship with God’s grace
Venial Sin
Examples
- Rudeness
- Gossip
- Laziness
- Skipping classes
- Selfishness
- Disrespect
- Cheating
- Complacency
- Cramming
Venial Sin
Sin is a persistent reality in human history, reflecting humanity’s rejection of God. Understanding sin requires recognizing the profound ____________________, which reveals the true nature of sin as opposition to divine goodness.
relationship between humanity and God
a grave violation of God’s law that destroys charity in the heart of man and turns him away from God.
Mortal Sin
allows charity to subsist, even though it offends and wounds.
Venial Sin
Conditions for Mortal Sin
Must involve grave matter.
Be committed with full knowledge.
Be done with deliberate consent.
Nature of Venial Sin
It can occur in two scenarios:
less serious.
committed without full knowledge or complete consent.
Consequences of Mortal Sin
Eternal Punishment
Loss of Sanctifying Grace
Consequences of Venial Sin
Temporal Punishment
Weakening of Charity
Also called the Decalogue, are essential moral guidelines in the Judeo-Christian tradition, appearing in the biblical texts of Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5: 1-21 as God’s direct instructions to the people of Israel.
The Ten Commandments
Divided into two sections: TEN COMMANDMENTS
The first three commandments focus on the relationship between individuals and God.
The remaining seven commandments address interpersonal relationships among people.
First Commandment ( LOVE OF GOD )
“I am the Lord your God; you shall have no other gods before me.”
Second Commandments ( LOVE OF GOD )
“You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.”
Third Commandments ( LOVE OF GOD )
“Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.”
Fourth Commandments ( LOVE OF NEIGHBOR )
“Honor your father and your mother”
Fifth Commandments ( LOVE OF NEIGHBOR )
“You shall not kill.”
Sixth Commandment ( LOVE OF NEIGHBOR )
“You shall not commit adultery.”
Seventh Commandment ( LOVE OF NEIGHBOR )
“You shall not steal.”