Monday, November 12, 2007

Sin - A Lenten Examination - March 04, 2005

What is sin?

The Catechism defines sin:

  • Sin is an offense against God… Sin sets itself against God's love for us and turns our hearts away from it. Like the first sin, it is disobedience, a revolt against God through the will to become "like gods," knowing and determining good and evil. Sin is thus "love of oneself even to contempt of God." (CCC 1850)
  • In other words, sin is an intentional turning away from God. It is our personal choice, even though knowing better we make a selfish decision to walk away from God, His wisdom, love and grace.

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