Heavenly Virtues

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Heavenly Virtues

Chastity

Moral purity.

Temperance

Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions.

Charity

Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.

Diligence

Interested and Persevering application; devoted and painstaking effort to accomplish what is undertaken.

Patience

The act or power of calmly or contentedly waiting for something due or hoped for.

Kindness

The state or quality of being kind, in any of its various senses.

Humility

The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one’s own worth; a sense of one’s own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness.


Deadly Sins

Pride

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct.

Greed

An eager desire or longing.

Wrath

Violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; rage; fury; ire.

Envy

Malice; ill will; spite.

Lust

Longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy. Licentious craving; a strong sexual appetite.

Gluttony

Excess in eating; extravagant indulgence of the appetite for food; voracity.

Sloth

Disinclination to action or labor; sluggishness; laziness; idleness.


Definitions from the Collaborative International Dictionary of English


Ten Commandments

  1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
  2. You shall make no idols.
  3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
  4. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
  5. Honor your father and mother.
  6. You shall not murder.
  7. You shall not commit adultery.
  8. You shall not steal.
  9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
  10. You shall not covet.