Spirit of Truth, Classic Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 11: The Process of Making a Good Moral Choice
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
Grace is the free gift of God’s life in us.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
When we love unselfishly, we live as the Lord lives.
Our intellect, will, and emotions can work together to help us make good decisions and to inform and follow our conscience.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
Learning to know and choose the good is a habit we can develop.
The family is formative to social development.
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.