Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 13: Structure of Sin and Social Sin
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
In order to live the good life we must cultivate not only the inner life of moral virtue, but the outer life by our participation in our communities, participation in the Sacraments, and instruction by those holy ones who came before us.
Our feelings are not always accurate signs of whether a choice is right or wrong.
The virtues of faith, hope, and love help us to know and be in relationship with God.
Justification cleanses us of sin and communicates God’s righteousness to us, making us inwardly just.
Baptism is necessary for salvation from sin.
The sins of adultery, fornication, masturbation, and homosexual activity offend the unitive and procreative purposes of marriage and diminish the goods of marital love.
A well-formed conscience helps us make good decisions, in spite of how we might initially feel.
We each receive unique gifts from the Holy Spirit and can ask God for His grace to strengthen these gifts.
Prayer is a battle, and Scripture provides guidance for how to triumph.
The first three commandments show us how to be faithful to God and honor Him.
The sins of pornography, prostitution, rape, the use of contraception, and abortion offend the unitive and procreative purposes of marriage and diminish the goods of marital love.
By the development of conscience, a person is able to take responsibility for his or her choices.
We must rely on the gifts and talents of others and ask for and receive help from God and others in order to flourish in this life.
In order to live the good life we must cultivate not only the inner life of moral virtue, but the outer life by our participation in our communities, participation in the Sacraments, and instruction by those holy ones who came before us.