Capital Sins/Cardinal Moral Virtues
1. When are we answerable for the sins of others?
When we purposely cause or share in them.
2. What are the seven capital sins and their contrary virtues? (G-G- LEAPS)
Gluttony (over eating or drinking)
Temperance
Greed (love of wealth or material goods)
Generosity
Lust (unlawful physical pleasure)
Chastity
Envy (resenting others' good fortune)
Brotherly love
Anger (emotional reaction against adversity)
Meekness
Pride (esteeming ourselves more than we ought)
Humility
Sloth (laziness, neglect of duties)
Diligence
3. How are 'capital' and 'cardinal' similar?
Both imply the source from which all others arise.
4. Which are the Cardinal Moral Virtues?
~ Prudence: right timing, when to do things
~ Justice: wanting all to get what they deserve
~ Fortitude: perseverance or endurance of trials
~ Temperance right or moderate use of things. Wisdom 8:7



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