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What distinguishes virtues from values?
What distinguishes virtues from values?
- Values are actions; virtues are beliefs.
- Values are gifts from a higher power; virtues are innate habits.
- Values are what you believe is important; virtues are the good actions from those beliefs. (correct)
- Values are external principles; virtues are internal feelings.
Why are the theological virtues considered 'theological'?
Why are the theological virtues considered 'theological'?
- They are studied by theologians.
- They are associated with specific religious practices.
- They are acquired through rigorous education.
- They come from God and lead to God. (correct)
Which set of virtues is acquired through education and good actions, rather than being divinely bestowed?
Which set of virtues is acquired through education and good actions, rather than being divinely bestowed?
- Theological virtues
- Intellectual virtues
- Cardinal virtues (correct)
- Moral virtues
What is the significance of the Latin word 'cardo' in relation to the cardinal virtues?
What is the significance of the Latin word 'cardo' in relation to the cardinal virtues?
How does the virtue of faith manifest itself, according to the content?
How does the virtue of faith manifest itself, according to the content?
In what way does hope function as a theological virtue?
In what way does hope function as a theological virtue?
Which action best exemplifies the theological virtue of love (charity)?
Which action best exemplifies the theological virtue of love (charity)?
How does prudence guide individuals in their decision-making?
How does prudence guide individuals in their decision-making?
What does the cardinal virtue of justice primarily concern?
What does the cardinal virtue of justice primarily concern?
How does fortitude enable individuals to act virtuously?
How does fortitude enable individuals to act virtuously?
How does temperance contribute to an individual's well-being?
How does temperance contribute to an individual's well-being?
Which scenario demonstrates someone acting with prudence?
Which scenario demonstrates someone acting with prudence?
In which scenario is the virtue of justice most clearly exemplified?
In which scenario is the virtue of justice most clearly exemplified?
Which action demonstrates fortitude?
Which action demonstrates fortitude?
How would someone demonstrate temperance in their daily life?
How would someone demonstrate temperance in their daily life?
If a person values honesty, how might they develop the corresponding virtue?
If a person values honesty, how might they develop the corresponding virtue?
How does practicing virtues impact you?
How does practicing virtues impact you?
What is the relationship between vices and virtues?
What is the relationship between vices and virtues?
What would be an example of someone demonstrating the virtue of responsibility?
What would be an example of someone demonstrating the virtue of responsibility?
What would be an example of theological virtues being expressed?
What would be an example of theological virtues being expressed?
Flashcards
What are values?
What are values?
Values are the good things we believe in; beliefs that guide our actions.
What are virtues?
What are virtues?
Virtues are values lived out through actions; gifts from God, practiced like habits.
What are theological virtues?
What are theological virtues?
The most important virtues bestowed by God; Faith, Hope, and Love (Charity), which comes from God and leads to God.
What are cardinal virtues?
What are cardinal virtues?
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What is Faith?
What is Faith?
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What is Hope?
What is Hope?
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What is Love?
What is Love?
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What is Prudence?
What is Prudence?
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What is Justice?
What is Justice?
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What is Fortitude?
What is Fortitude?
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What is Temperance?
What is Temperance?
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Study Notes
- Values are the good things believed in, acting as beliefs or principles that guide actions and decisions.
- Virtues are values lived out through actions and are gifts from God that foster a close relationship.
- Virtues are like habits requiring practice and can be lost if neglected.
- Values are what one believes is important, while virtues are the resulting good actions.
Theological Virtues
- Most important virtues, come from God and lead to God.
- Faith is the ability to believe in God and give your life to Him.
- Faith enables complete trust in God, accepting all teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Hope is the desire for all the good things God has planned.
- Hope provides confidence in God's constant presence and the promise of eternal life.
- Charity leads to loving God above all and loving your neighbor as yourself.
- Charity is more than feelings; it is how one thinks about and acts towards God.
Cardinal Virtues
- Human virtues, they are acquired through education and good actions.
- The word "cardinal" originates from "cardo", a Latin word for hinge signifying something on which other things depend.
- Prudence helps in deciding what is good and choosing to do it, encouraging one to stop and think before acting.
- Justice leads to respecting the rights of others and giving them what is rightfully theirs, in addition to promoting fairness.
- Fortitude gives the courage to do what is right, even when difficult, and provides strength against temptations.
- Temperance helps balance desires with needs and moderates the desire for enjoyment, building self-control.
Examples
- Wanting to be honest turns into the virtue of honesty.
- Wanting to be respectful turns into the virtue of respect.
- Wanting to be patient turns into the virtue of patience.
- Wanting to be responsible turns into the virtue of responsibility.
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