Theology 2 Chapter 4 (pt 2)

Discipleship

Wisdom

incite from experience and others

understand

To comprehend how to follow Christ

Council

Right Judgment

Fortitude

The Virtue of Courage (the ability to overcome fear)

knowledge

To know and act in love

Piety

(reverence) To show respect for GOD and others

Fear of the Lord

God is so transcendent/ to be in awe of God’s presence

Cardinal virtues

* They play a huge role in moral living


* “Hinge” all other virtues hinge on them
* gained by human effort

Prudence

* **Using Caution and Sound judgment**
* person who uses prudence is going to use their common sense

Justice

* **To respect the rights of** __**ALL**__ **human beings**
* To give God and neighbor what is due to them by right

Fortitude

* **The courage to stay firm on your own convictions**
* Theological word for courage
* courage gives you spiritual strength against peer pressure

Temperance

* **Theological virtue that has to do with self control/moderation**
* The virtue of one who masters their desires and passions
* restraint exercise over ones own impulsive emotions or desires