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Lesson 17: Elements of a Good Moral Decision
The three parts of a moral act are: (1) the act itself, (2) our intention, and (3) the circumstances.
The three parts of a moral act are: (1) the act itself, (2) our intention, and (3) the circumstances.
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
When we choose the good consistently, it becomes a habit or virtue.
Grace is the free and undeserved gift of God’s life within us that makes us adopted sons and daughters of God.
The sacraments are signs of grace that give us God’s divine life.
God speaks to us in our consciences, helping us make good choices.
We need to learn and practice how to make good moral choices.
When we love unselfishly, we live as the Lord lives.
Learning to know and choose the good is a habit we can develop.
A well-formed conscience helps us make good decisions, in spite of how we might initially feel.
The first three commandments show us how to be faithful to God and honor Him.
Baptism is necessary for salvation from sin.
We must speak, act, and uphold the truth, and so we should not lie in word, thought, or deed.
Sin leads us away from God and the plan of happiness He has for us and leads us closer to eternal separation from Him in Hell.