Chapter 24 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Capital Virtues

• Seven contrary virtues


  A set of virtues which are to counter the temptation to succumb to the seven capital sins
• Seven Deadly Sins

  • Lust
  • Gluttony
  • Greed
  • Sloth
  • Wrath
  • Envy
  • Pride
• Lust


  An insatiable need for sex or things of a sexual nature
• Gluttony


  Indulgence of anything to the extreme, usually food or drink
• Greed


  The need for material possessions or material wealth
• Sloth


  Laziness, particularly concerning prayer and spiritual life
• Wrath


  Extreme anger, rage, hatred, or a need for vengeance or revenge
• Envy


  Resenting another person’s good fortune or joy
• Pride


  A need for public acceptance in all acts and to be more important than others
• Seven Contrary or Capital Virtues

  • Chastity
  • Generosity
  • Temperance
  • Kindness
  • Meekness
  • Humility
  • Diligence
• Chastity


  Overcomes the sin of lust
• Generosity

  Overcomes the sin of greed
• Temperance


  Overcomes the sin of gluttony
• Kindness


  Overcomes the sin of envy
• Meekness


  Overcomes the sin of unjust anger/wrath/rage
• Humility


  Overcomes the sin of pride
• Diligence


  Overcomes the sin of sloth
• Virtue of humility is modest behaviour, selflessness and the giving of respect
• The virtue of diligence aids us in fulfilling our duties and cultivating a strong work ethic