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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Holy Virtues

In every bad there's a good, whether you believe it or not. Sin as consumed most of mankind for the past years and sin is an influence man chooses to make. Of course if we choose to do good, we could avoid them all along. Here are the seven holy Virtues as opposed to the seven capital sins:


The Seven Holy Virtues

Ranked in ascending order of sanctity, the seven holy virtues are:

  • Chastity (Latin, castitas) (purity, opposes lust, Latin luxuria) —
    Courage and boldness. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment. Practicing proper love and its expression due to one's spiritual vocation.
  • Abstinence (Latin, frenum) (self-control, opposes gluttony, Latin gula) —
    Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation.
  • Liberality (Latin, liberalitas) (will, generosity, opposes greed, Latin avaritia) —
    Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions.
  • Diligence (Latin, industria) (ethics, opposes sloth, Latin acedia) —
    A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Acting energetically without excessive reflection.
  • Kindness (Latin, patientia) (peace, opposes wrath, Latin ira) —
    Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.
  • Humility (Latin, humilitas) (modesty, opposes pride, Latin superbia) —
    Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.

Source: Wikipedia

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