SINZ & VIRTUEZ Flashcards
pride
Pride is excessive belief in one’s own abilities that interferes with the individual’s recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as Vanity.
prudence
Prudence is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason, to discern what is good and follow it.
Envy
Envy is the desire for others’ traits, status, abilities, or situation.
lust
Lust is an inordinate craving for the pleasures of the body.
gluttony
gluttony is an inordinate desire to consume more tahn that which one requires.
sloth
sloth is the avoidance of physical or spiritual work.
Justice
Justice consists in the firm will to give their due to God and neighbor.
Charity
Charity is the virtue by which we love God above all things and our neighbors as ourselves
Faith
Faith is the virtue by which we believe in God and all that He has revealed to us.
Hope
Hope is the placing of our trust in Christ’s promises and relying on the Holy Spirit for assistance.