Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 3
Lesson 7: Jesus’ Teaching on the Ten Commandments
There is continuity of the law from the Old Testament through the New Testament until the end of time.
There is continuity of the law from the Old Testament through the New Testament until the end of time.
The cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude and the theological virtues are faith, hope, and love.
The Beatitudes teach us the character of the Christian life; they are “paradoxical promises” of hope.
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.
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
Justification cleanses us of sin and communicates God’s righteousness to us, making us inwardly just.
Prayer is a battle, and Scripture provides guidance for how to triumph.
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.
As Christians, we should always try to make good choices.
It is always right and good to follow Jesus’ example, even when it is hard or does not make us immediately happy.
Grace is the free gift of God’s life in us.
We learn from Jesus’ example that God wants to enter into our ordinary lives and make them extraordinary.
We learn from Jesus’ example that God wants to enter into our ordinary lives and make them extraordinary.