Morality Unit 2 Test

The New Law Focus on Spirit of the Law

Focuses on the intention behind the law, emphasizing love, compassion, and doing what is morally right, Jesus perfects the Old Law by setting a higher standard

The New Law Focus on Letter of the Law

Focuses on strictly following the literal meaning and minimum requirements of the law without necessarily considering its deeper purpose

Main DIfference of Spirit of the Law vs. Letter of the Law

The Letter focuses on following the rules while the Spirit focuses on the love and intention behind our actions

The Great Commandment

Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself, its the foundation of the New Law

The Golden Rule and Teaching on Judgment

Treat others the way you want to be treated and we should examine our own sins before judging others, Jesus uses the example of removing the log from our own eye before pointing out the splinter in someone else's eye so we should avoid hypocrisy and recognize everyone's human dignity

Beatitude

The eight blessings preached by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount that teach you about the supreme happiness in heaven to which God calls you and that confront you with decisive choices in order to purify your heart so that you can love God above all things, Beatitude means "supreme happiness," especially the eternal happiness of heaven, which is described as the vision of God or entering into God's rest

Beatific Vision

The contemplation of God in heavenly glory, source of our eternal happiness (or beatitude), and the final union with the Triune God for all eternity

Kingdom of God

Refers to God's reconciling and renewing all things through his Son and to His will being done on earth as it is in heaven, process began with Jesus and will be perfectly completed at the end of time, it is proclaimed by Jesus and inaugurated in his life, Death, and Resurrection is one of peace, justice, and love

Metanoia

Greek term for repentance meaning turning away from sin with the intention of living a Christian life, involves being sorry for sin in your heart, mind, and will, resolving not to sin again, and giving up anything that prevents you from following Christ

Beatitude #1 - Poor in Spirit (Mt 5:3)

Recognize that we depend on God for everything, not just during difficult times so we use our talents and possessions to serve God and help others

Beatitude #2 - Those Who Mourn (Mt 5:4)

Comfort those who are suffering or grieving, show compassion, and recognize the pain and needs of others

Beatitude #3 - The Meek (Mt 5:5

Balance anger with patience, humility, and self-control, treat others respectfully and know how to respond appropriately rather than reacting with anger

Beatitude #4 - Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness (Mt 5:6)

Care deeply about the physical and spiritual needs of others and actively work for justice and we should not be satisfied only when our own needs are met

Beatitude #5 - The Merciful (Mt 5:7)

Show empathy, forgive those who hurt us, and avoid holding grudges or seeking revenge. Mercy does not mean ignoring wrongdoing and it means choosing forgiveness despite knowing what happened

Beatitude #6 - The Clean of Heart (Mt 5:8)

Keep our hearts pure through love, chastity, and honesty and put God before material possessions and see others as God sees them

Beatitude #7 - The Peacemakers (Mt 5:9)

Resolve conflicts, forgive others, and bring people together. True peace requires standing up for truth, justice, and human dignity rather than compromising what is right

Beatitude #8 - Those Persecuted for Righteousness (Mt 5:10)

Remain faithful to Jesus and stand up for what is morally right, even when facing rejection, suffering, or mistreatment, says that joy comes from knowing God is with us during suffering, not from the persecution itself