virtues (UNIT ONE)

Conscience

the voice of God within, calling us to happiness and holiness

What are the four cardinal virtues

Courage, moderation, justice, wisdom

Courage

The will to act, all virtue begins here

Moderation

the ability to control an action. All virtue is guided here.

What is the balance that brings you to happiness and excellence

Moderation

Justice

the excellence of an action for self and others. All virtue leads to relationship of justice

Wisdom

the condition of knowing when to act, how to act, and which act to perform. All virtue leads to people who are wise

What are the three theological virtues

Faith hope and charity

Faith

a belief in one’s world view, position, values

Hope

a belief in tomorrow. Ones actions today will lead to progress and growth, not decay and death

Charity

a positive energy sent into the world from ones core being to improve others for their benefit, not my own