February 14, 2014

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS & THEIR CONTRARY VIRTUES


We should not be satisfied merely to keep the commandments of God, but should always be ready to do good deeds, even when they are not commanded. The commandments of God state the minimum requirements for salvation. They should be kept not merely according to the letter, but also according to the spirit, which obliges us to strive for greater perfection.

Actual sin is any willful thought, desire, word, action or ommission forbidden by the law of God. 



 Deadly Si



Definition



 Contrary Virtue 




Pride

Unrestrained appreciation of our own worth

 Humility



Greed

Immoderate desire for earthly goods
 Liberality


Lust

Hankering for impure pleasures
 Chastity


Anger

Inordinate desire for revenge
Meekness


Gluttony

Unrestrained use of food and drink
Temperance


Envy

Sorrow over another's good fortune
Brotherly Love


Sloth

 Laxity in keeping the Faith and the practice of virtue  
Diligence



Note:

The 7 Deadly Sins, also known as "The 7 Capital Sins," are those sins that give rise to other sins. They were first enumerated by Pope St. Gregory the Great in "Moralia in Job."



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