Chapter 14 Flashcards
the sin of taking property from another
stealing
the sin of being resentful or saddened by another’s success
envy
excessive desire for wealth; greed
avarice
the sin of deceiving another in order to deprive him of something he rightfully owns
fraud
the sin of taking excessive interest for a loan of money
usury
stewardship
- God created all things for the proper use of men
- We must use created things well, according to God’s plan
- We practice good stewardship by recycling, not polluting, conservation of natural resources
We can also steal things which are not material
ideas - cheating on a test
Damaging or purposely destroying something
vandalism
recognizing the good and best way of attaining it
prudence
giving God and neighbor what they deserve
justice
courage, persevering toward the good in the face of difficulties
fortitude
moderating pleasures
temperance
List the 4 cardinal virtues.
prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance
to make up for stealing, damaging, etc. by replacing the item or paying for it.
restitution
money given to someone with the expectation that he will pay it back
loan
something owed to another
debt
a promise in writing that must be upheld
contract
What does the 7th commandment require?
The 7th Commandment requires us to respect the property of others, to return anything we have stolen or borrowed, to repair damages for which we are responsible, to pay our debt and to pay a just wage.
What does the 7th commandment forbid?
The 7th Commandment forbids unjustly taking or keeping our neighbor’s property, including theft, damage of property, usury and fraud.
What does the 10th commandment require?
The 10th Commandment requires us to be just and moderate in the desire to improve our own condition of life.
What does the 10th commandment forbid?
The 10th Commandment forbids desiring what other have and excessively desiring riches and power.
one step leads to another
–Senses – we see something
–Imagination – imagine how we could enjoy it
–Thoughts – think of ways we could have it
–Desires – we want what we see no matter what
–Actions – we steal it
A desire to have something that someone else has
jealousy
- A work of justice and charity
* If someone cannot provide for his needs by his labor, others are required to share our of their excess
almsgiving
