Jesus Morality Flashcards
What are the beatitudes?
And Name 4!
And give the meanings
beautiful attitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom in heaven.
Solely putting trust in God instead of themselves
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Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
Those who are humble and give way for others
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Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. -
Those who show kindness to others whoever they are
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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall called children of god
Offer forgiveness and peace and healing to others
- Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see god
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied
Those who long for god to seek justice and right order
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Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Those who experience God’s comfort in their pain and sorrow
The fulfillment of the law
State what Jesus says
Do not be angry
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Do not even look at a married woman lustfully
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Do not even make oaths , just say yes when you mean it
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Love your enemies, and those that do you harm
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Don’t return one wrong for another, if someone slaps you on one cheek, off the other as well
Define conscience
Our knowledge of what is right and wrong, and the God-given impulse to do good, and avoid evil
Who taught that conscience as two parts to it?
What are they
Aquinas
Our ability to know the difference between right and wrong, in different syndresis
Action - impulse that motivates us to do the right thing and to avoid what is wrong
How can we strengthen our conscience
Parents and role models teach us moral principles to live by.
Education from school and churches religious teachings help us understand what is right and wrong.
What are the 5 parts of natural law
To preserve one’s life
To have children
To educate children
To live in an ordered society
To have freedom of belief
Define Virtue
A good moral habit & an excellence of character.
4 elements of virtue
Justice
Temperance
Courage
Wisdom
What is meant by virtue
The sense that it already is nature to us doing it upon impulse
How can virtue have an effect on you and other people?
It makes life more easier and efficient.
Keeping self esteem neutral or happy for everyone
It helps everyone including ones help
What is temperance
4 cardinal virtues from Aquinas
Set proper limitations to get to enjoyment
