Theology of Sin and Temptation

Question 1

The abuse or misuse of freedom leads to…

Answer 1

Sin

Question 2

The models for sin in the Old Testament are:

Answer 2

• Missing the Mark
• Disorder of Character
• Rebelling against God

Question 3

The models for sin in the New Testament are:

Answer 3

• A spiral that enslaves us
• A sickness
• An addiction that weakens

Question 4

An act of disobedience to God’s commandments. A personal offense against God; a betrayal of love.

Answer 4

Sin

Question 5

An Old Testament term meaning to fail to conform to God’s covenant of love.

Answer 5

Missing the Mark (Hamartia)

Question 6

A New Testament term meaning failure to love God and others.

Answer 6

Hardness of Heart

Question 7

Great sins capable of removing us from the sanctifying grace of God.

Answer 7

Mortal Sin

Question 8

The three (3) conditions to classify as a Mortal Sin are:

Answer 8

• Grievous Matter
• Full Knowledge
• Full Consent

Question 9

A little sin which slightly wound our souls.

Only turning away from God. Weaken our resistance to sin and induce to commit bigger sins.

Answer 9

Venial Sin

Question 10

Habitual and strong dispositions to do evil.

Answer 10

Vices

Question 11

The seven (7) deadly / capital sins include:

Answer 11

• Pride
• Avarice / Greed
• Envy
• Wrath
• Lust
• Gluttony
• Sloth

Question 12

Belief that we are superior to our neighbor and God. Inordinate self-attachment.

Answer 12

Pride

Question 13

To not share our earthly goods with the poor. Excessive desire for worldly goods.

Answer 13

Avarice / Greed

Question 14

To be sad for a good thing which happened / belongs to our neighbor; sorrow at another’s good fortune.

Answer 14

Envy

Question 15

The wild passion to do evil to God and to our neighbor; unrestrained passion of displeasure.

Answer 15

Wrath / Anger

Question 16

Uncontrolled sexual desire.

Answer 16

Lust

Question 17

The indiscriminate / intemperance to eat and drink.

Answer 17

Gluttony

Question 18

Spiritual laziness in doing good causing a neglect of duty.

Answer 18

Sloth

Question 19

The mysterious voice of God in our heart telling us to do good and avoid evil.

Answer 19

Conscience

Question 20

The Seven (7) Heavenly Virtues include:

Answer 20

• Faith
• Hope
• Love / Charity
• Prudence
• Justice
• Fortitude
• Temperance

Question 21

The three (3) Theological Virtues include:

Answer 21

• Faith
• Hope
• Charity

Question 22

Steadfastness in belief; to believe in God, and in whatever he teaches us through the church.

Answer 22

Faith

Question 23

Expectation of and desire of eternal life as reward of our faith and good deeds; refraining from despair and capability of not giving up.

Answer 23

Hope

Question 24

Selfless, unconditional, and voluntary loving-kindness; to love God with our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves.

Answer 24

Love / Charity

Question 25

Ability to register, recognize, and choose right from wrong.

Answer 25

Prudence

Question 26

Constant and firm will to give their due or fulfill their duty to God and neighbor.

Answer 26

Justice

Question 27

Ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good.

Answer 27

Fortitude

Question 28

Self-control over desires; ensures the will’s mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable.

Answer 28

Temperance