FREEDOM

freedom

• the capacity to act or not act

• a power that directs us in our pursuit of perfection

this capacity arises from God's gift of…

• intellect and will

how is freedom abused?

• by choosing evil over good

how do we avoid the abuse of freedom?

• we must be wary of freedom as exercised

common misunderstanding of freedom

• the ability to say whatever he/she likes

• the ability to refuse or disregard an order / command

• the ability to do whatever do what he/she wants

• IN GENERAL: doing and saying whatever one wants

when does one become free and unfree?

• FREE: do good

• UNFREE: do bad

to avoid and overcome the devil's deception and temptation…

• we must listen and believe in the gospel

authentic freedom

• to be free is to do good

how do laws help in the excercise of authentic freedom?

• helps direct the free wil and intellect toward the good anf the truth

laws are there to…

• help our moral development

• provide stability and consistency

• challenge us

what is the role of the church?

• to be a sacrament of salvation

what is asked of us?

• to be responsible and respectful

how can we remain free?

• through God's grace