Test 4 [Christian Morality] Articles 5,6,7,8 Flashcards
_____ is the order in creation that reflects God’s will or purpose.
Eternal Law
Why is eternal law eternal?
Because it is true and never changes
____ is a rule of behavior that is made by a competent authority for the sake of common good.
Law
_____ comes from God and is a rational expression of Eternal Law.
Moral Law
Moral Law reflects God’s ______ and _____
Wisdom and Love
Every person is born with an awareness of ____ and ____
Good and evil
Moral law that is understood through our intellect and use of reason is _______ Law
Natural
_______ Law does not depend on any religion.
Natural (We are born with it)
To be ____ is to be fully human.
Moral
The 10 Commandments are considered ____
Old Law
The 10 Commandments are also called the ____
Decalogue
What are Catechisms?
A summary of Catholic Doctrine
What is the first stage on the way to the Kingdom of God?
The Old Law
The _____ is the preparation for the Gospel.
Old law
______ fulfilled and completed the Old Law
New Law
New law is also called the ______
Law of the Gospel
Where is the Core of the New Law Found?
The Sermon on the Mount
Jesus says his followers should be the ____ of the Earth and the ____ of the world.
Salt; Light
New law [Does/Does not] abolish Old law.
Does not. It simply releases its full potential
The New Law is about _____
Love
What is the basis for properly understanding and interpreting all other moral laws?
Law of Love
