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The summaries of each of the deadly sins are taken from an article written by Father James Shafer, Understanding the 7 Deadly Sins, at simplycatholic.com (https://www.simplycatholic.com/understanding-the-7-deadly-sins/). The first deadly sin is PRIDE: “An excessive love of self or the desire to be better or more important than others. ‘Respect for the human person proceeds by way of respect for the principle that “everyone should look upon his neighbor (without exception) as ‘another self,’ above all bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for living it with dignity.”‘” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The second deadly sin is LUST: “An intense desire, usually for sexual pleasure, but also for money, power or fame. ‘The God of promises always warned man against seduction by what from the beginning has seemed “good for food … a delight to the eyes … to be desired to make one wise.”‘” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The third deadly sin is GLUTTONY: “Overconsumption, usually of food or drink. ‘The virtue of temperance disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco or medicine.'” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The fourth deadly sin is GREED: “The desire for and love of possessions. ‘Sin … is a failure in genuine love for God and neighbor caused by a perverse attachment to certain goods.'” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The fifth deadly sin is SLOTH: “Physical laziness, also disinterest in spiritual matters or neglecting spiritual growth. ‘Acedia or spiritual sloth goes so far as to refuse the joy that comes from God and to be repelled by divine goodness.'” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The sixth deadly sin is ANGER (or WRATH): “Uncontrolled feelings of hatred or rage. ‘Anger is a desire for revenge … The Lord says, “Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment.”‘” What is Creator’s perspective?
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The seventh deadly sin is ENVY: “Sadness or desire for the possessions, happiness, talents or abilities of another. ‘Envy can lead to the worst crimes. “Through the devil’s envy death entered the world.”‘” What is Creator’s perspective?
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