JeSUSand the Law Flashcards
moral realism
:the doctrine or belief that denies the existence of absolute,universal moral truth
Determinism
the belief that every event, action, and decision results from something independent of human will.
Incredulity
a mental dispositton that will neglect revealing truth
Beatific vision
the final with God for all eternity
Imputable
taking responsibility for your actions
Beatitudes
the eternal happiness of Heaven and the vision of God
What are the essential elements that define law?
- must be reasonable
2.must be for the common good
3.must be made by competent authority - Jesus is the fullness of the law
Natural law
good is to be done and evil is to be avoided was designed for humans to be able to participate in eternal law
Civil Law
applies natural law to the members of the society
Church law
you shall attend mass on Sundays,confess sins, and you shall help to provide for the needs of the Church
What are the rules for moral living according to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew?
enter through the narrow gate
pray with trust in your heart
build your life on Christ’s words
What are the impediments to freedom?
habits, duress,inordinate attachments,inadvertence, ignorance
Duress
being forced, feared,panic
What characteristics should a person with good character have?
love, fully human, virtuous
What are the three types of graces?
Sacremental,Actual, Santifiying
What do the Beatitudes call us to do?
celebrate the coming of the kingdom of God,the vision of God, entrance into the joy of the lord, and entrance into God’s rest
Sacramental grace
grace that is proper to each sacrament
Actual grace
God’s intervention in your life
Sanctifying grace
enable your to live with god and to act on love
fruits of the holy spirit
perfection of the Holy Spirit from in youcharity,joy, peace,patience, kindness,goodness,generosity, gentleness, faithfulness,modesty,self-control,and chastity)
gifts of the holy spirit
the outpouring of Gods gifts to help a person live a Christian life (wisdom,understanding,counsel,fortitude,knowledge,piety, and fear of the Lord)
Why is Jesus the moral norm?
He is both human and divine
Authority
the quality by virtue of which persons or institititons make laws and give orders.
Imputability
proximate, remote, material
