Ten Commandments And Virtues Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is the Three Font Principle?
A person-oriented approach to Christian morality proposed by Lode Wostyn in 2004.
What are the three fonts in the Three Font Principle?
- Nature of the act and its effects
- Intention and goals
- Circumstances or context
What is required for a morally good act according to Michael Pennock?
The goodness of all the fonts.
What are the primary guides to Christian moral judgments?
- The Ten Commandments
- Jesus’ Commandments of Love
- Theological and Cardinal Virtues
What does Matthew 22:37-39 state about love?
- Love of God: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Love of neighbor: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
What is fulfilled through love according to Matthew 22:40?
All moral laws and teachings of Scripture.
What is the essence of Jesus’ new Commandment in John 13:34?
Love one another as I have loved you, emphasizing selfless, sacrificial love.
What does Exodus 20:1-17 represent?
The Decalogue or the Ten Commandments.
What do the first three commandments focus on?
Our relationship with God.
What do the last seven commandments pertain to?
Our relationship with one another and social justice.
According to the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, what does following Jesus involve?
Keeping the Commandments and rediscovering the law.
What does Matthew 5:17 state about the Law?
Not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it.
What does the commandment ‘You shall not have strange gods before me’ require?
Saying no to worldly gods and superstitions.
What is the significance of keeping the Lord’s Day holy?
It is a day of celebration and a time for worship.
What does honoring your father and mother promise according to the commandments?
That your days may be long in the land.
What does the commandment ‘You shall not kill’ affirm?
Life comes from God and attacking human life is an offense to Him.
What is the sin of adultery?
A married person having sexual relations outside their marriage.
What does ‘You shall not steal’ encompass?
Not only stealing but also sharing and protecting the environment.
What does ‘You shall not bear false witness’ prohibit?
Lying, which deceives and misleads others.
What is the consequence of coveting your neighbor’s goods?
It brings about greed and violence.
What is the relationship between the commandments?
To transgress one commandment is to infringe on all the others.
What do the Ten Commandments serve as in Christian moral teaching?
The foundation guiding believers in their relationship with God and others.
What are the roots of the Tree of Moral Life?
God’s Law (The Ten Commandments).
What do virtues enable individuals to do?
Perform good acts and lead a morally upright life.
