The Sin We Treat As A Virtue

Author : B. Ward Powers
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781466976276

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The Sin We Treat as a Virtue by B. Ward Powers Pdf

This book is for all those of us who love the Lord Jesus: because this whole topic is an issue that deeply concerns every one of us, and it really matters. Is there indeed a sin we treat as a virtue? Could this possibly be true of us, of me? Yes, there is a sin we are treating as a virtue. This sin is greed—sheer plain greed. Coveting. The comfortable, respectable, sin. But the extremely dangerous and damaging sin. It is condemned by the Tenth Commandment. It is the sin Christ spoke against more often and more vehemently than any other— he warned against it in the strongest possible terms: “Beware! Take care! Watch out!” It chokes the Word of God in your life, he said. It hinders a person entering the Kingdom of God and deprives them of eternal life. That is how serious it is. Paul said that greed is a form of idolatry and can destroy a person. He found this sin sneaky, tricky, and insidious. The risk to us from this sin is all the worse because it is so often not recognized as sin. It is so all-pervasive that we do not actually see its deceitful danger. But statistics show it is insidiously at work in the church, seriously affecting its work and witness in the world. It is a trap and a snare that can so easily catch us quite unawares. Breaking free of it is in fact one of the most difficult issues we face in our Christian lives. Can anything be done about this? Yes! It is crucial that we become aware of what the Bible says about it, and then think through how to live our lives in accordance with biblical teaching. This book will point to all the relevant Scriptures. Can you afford not to heed what they say? They just might save you from spiritual disaster. Don’t treat this lightly. Jesus didn’t. Paul didn’t.

Author : John Koessler
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802498564

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Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler Pdf

Has the World Confused Evil with Righteousness? When sin is disguised as virtue, the path to cultivating righteousness becomes impossible. Such is the challenge Christians face in the modern age. Not long ago, most people would agree that the seven deadly sins are in fact deadly. But ask them today, and you’ll hear a different answer. Today, “anger” is often considered an admirable emotion, “lust” the only expression of love, and “greed” the unassailable right to “get what’s yours.” The world can rebrand sin all it wants and declare the death of truth, but it has no power against the truth of the Scripture. What God calls sin is sin—no matter what the world says. And sin always has the same destination—death and destruction. Dangerous Virtues examines how to recognize these seven deadly sins as they are subtly disguised in today’s culture. Dr. John Koessler provides a theology of sin and why the Christian must develop a prayerful heart and discerning eye to identify where sin exists in a world where good is called evil and evil called good.

Author : Peter Kreeft
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681490472

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Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft Pdf

"We have reduced all virtues to one: being nice. And, we measure Jesus by our standard instead of measuring our standard by Him." For the Christian, explains author Peter Kreeft, being virtuous is not a means to the end of pleasure, comfort and happiness. Virtue, he reminds us, is a word that means "manly strength." But how do we know when we are being meek--or just cowardly? When is our anger righteous--and when is it a sin? What is the difference between being virtuous--and merely ethical? Back to Virtue clears up these and countless other questions that beset Christians today. Kreeft not only summarizes scriptural and theological wisdom on leading a holy life, he contrasts Christian virtue with other ethical systems. He applies traditional moral theology to present-day dilemmas such as abortion and nuclear armament. Kreeft restores to us what was once common knowledge: the Seven Deadly Sins have an antidote in the Beatitudes. By setting up a close contrast between the two sets of behaviors, Kreeft offers proven guidance in the often bewildering process of discerning right from wrong as we move into the questionable mores of the twenty-first century. He provides a road map of virtue, a map for our earthly pilgrimage synthesized from the accumulated wisdom of centuries of Christians, from Paul and the early Church Fathers through C.S. Lewis.

Author : Shannon Schuren
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780525516552

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The Virtue of Sin by Shannon Schuren Pdf

A compelling novel about speaking out, standing up, and breaking free -- perfect for fans of The Handmaid's Tale and Tara Westover's Educated. Miriam lives in New Jerusalem, a haven in the desert far away from the sins and depravity of the outside world. Within the gates of New Jerusalem, and under the eye of its founder and leader, Daniel, Miriam knows she is safe. Cared for. Even if she's forced, as a girl, to quiet her tongue when she has thoughts she wants to share, Miriam knows that New Jerusalem is a far better life than any alternative. So when God calls for a Matrimony, she's thrilled; she knows that Caleb, the boy she loves, will choose her to be his wife and they can finally start their life together. But when the ceremony goes wrong and Miriam winds up with someone else, she can no longer keep quiet. For the first time, Miriam begins to question not only the rules that Daniel has set in place, but also what it is she believes in, and where she truly belongs. Alongside unexpected allies, Miriam fights to learn--and challenge--the truth behind the only way of life she's ever known, even if it means straying from the path of Righteousness. A compelling debut novel about speaking out, standing up, and breaking free. Praise for The Virtue of Sin: "Shannon Schuren weaves a complex tale of love, faith, and lies in her thought-provoking debut The Virtue of Sin. As important as it is entertaining, this is a must-read for anyone who knows that independent thought trumps fitting in. One of my favorite reads of the year." --Christina Dalcher, bestselling author of VOX "Schuren beautifully captures the breathlessness of both first love, and first rebellion, in this engrossing, timely book. Part page-turning drama, part romance, the novel is above all an exploration of the ways repression can damage the soul--and what it takes to rise above it." --Jennifer Donaldson, critically acclaimed author of Lies You Never Told Me

Author : Cris Hernandez
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : 9781597811538

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A Primer on Virtue by Cris Hernandez Pdf

Is your Christian life the abundant life Jesus promised us in Jn.10:10? If there is uncertainty, this cross-denominational study of virtue shows the way to the life Christ promised.

Author : Terence H. Irwin,Terence Irwin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780198242673

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The Development of Ethics: Volume 1 by Terence H. Irwin,Terence Irwin Pdf

Terence Irwin presents a study of the development of moral philosophy, from ancient Greece to the Renaissance. Starting with the seminal ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, he guides the reader through the centuries that follow.

Author : Thomas Aquinas,Anton C. Pegis
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 1222 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0872203824

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Basic Writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, Volume 2 by Thomas Aquinas,Anton C. Pegis Pdf

Includes substantial selections from the Second Part of the Summa Theologica and the Summa Contra Gentiles. Pegis's revision and correction of the English Dominican Translation renders Aquinas' technical terminology consistently as it conveys the directness and simplicity of Aquinas' writing; the Introduction, notes, and index aim at giving the text its proper historical setting, and the reader the means of studying St. Thomas within that setting.

Author : E.E. Shelp
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789400952294

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Virtue and Medicine by E.E. Shelp Pdf

Interest in theories of virtue and the place of virtues in the moral life con tinues to grow. Nicolai Hartmann [7], George F. Thomas [20], G.E.M. Anscombe [1], and G.H. von Wright [21], for example, called to our atten tion decades ago that virtue had become a neglected topic in modem ethics. The challenge implicit in these sorts of reminders to rediscover the contribu tion that the notion of virtue can make to moral reasoning, moral character, and moral judgment has not gone unattended. Arthur Dyck [3], P.T. Geach [5], Josef Pieper (16], David Hamed [6], and, most notably, Stanley Hauerwas [8-11], in the theological community, have analyzed or utilized in their work virtue-based theories of morality. Philosophical probings have come from Lawrance Becker [2], Philippa Foot [4], Edmund Pincoffs [17], James Wallace [22], and most notably, Alasdair MacIntyre [12-14]. Draw ing upon and revising mainly ancient and medieval sources, these and other commentators have ignited what appears to be the beginning of a sustained examination of virtue.

Author : Alexandr Korol
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781528903981

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Have Not Charity - Volume 1: Sins and Volume 2: Virtues by Alexandr Korol Pdf

Have Not Charity is a fascinating and profound investigation into deep and important concepts which have become obscure in modern times: sin and virtue. Alexandr Korol examines what motivates people in their actions, how goals and behaviours align, and how these are all affected both for good and ill both by virtue and by sin. He seeks to show that many ‘good’ deeds are in fact motivated by sin. This is a true modern work of ethics, in the classical sense, a guide for a better life. If you have ever hoped to gain a clearer and fuller understanding of how society and life work, this book will prove invaluable.

Author : Dallas G. Denery II
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691173757

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The Devil Wins by Dallas G. Denery II Pdf

A bold retelling of the history of lying in medieval and early modern Europe Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie—that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajectory of historical progression from a medieval world of faith, in which every lie is sinful, to a more worldly early modern society in which lying becomes a permissible strategy for self-defense and self-advancement. Unfortunately, this story is wrong. For medieval and early modern Christians, the problem of the lie was the problem of human existence itself. To ask "Is it ever acceptable to lie?" was to ask how we, as sinners, should live in a fallen world. As it turns out, the answer to that question depended on who did the asking. The Devil Wins uncovers the complicated history of lying from the early days of the Catholic Church to the Enlightenment, revealing the diversity of attitudes about lying by considering the question from the perspectives of five representative voices—the Devil, God, theologians, courtiers, and women. Examining works by Augustine, Bonaventure, Martin Luther, Madeleine de Scudéry, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and a host of others, Dallas G. Denery II shows how the lie, long thought to be the source of worldly corruption, eventually became the very basis of social cohesion and peace.

Author : Phil Moore
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857213204

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Straight to the Heart of 1&2 Samuel by Phil Moore Pdf

God is looking for the kind of person he can use. Thankfully, he isn't put off very easily in his search. When Samson failed, he found Samuel. When Saul failed, he found David. When David failed, he lovingly restored him and used him again. God is still looking for the kind of person he can use. This book will help you become the kind of person he is looking for. God inspired the Bible for a reason. He wants you read it and let it change your life. If you are willing to take this challenge seriously, then you will love Phil Moore’s devotional commentaries. Their bite-sized chapters are punchy and relevant, yet crammed with fascinating scholarship. Welcome to a new way of reading the Bible. Welcome to the Straight to the Heart series.

Author : Matthew Levering
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780268106355

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Aquinas's Eschatological Ethics and the Virtue of Temperance by Matthew Levering Pdf

In Aquinas’s Eschatological Ethics and the Virtue of Temperance, Matthew Levering argues that Catholic ethics make sense only in light of the biblical worldview that Jesus has inaugurated the kingdom of God by pouring out his spirit. Jesus has made it possible for us to know and obey God’s law for human flourishing as individuals and communities. He has reoriented our lives toward the goal of beatific communion with him in charity, which affects the exercise of the moral virtues that pertain to human flourishing. Without the context of the inaugurated kingdom, Catholic ethics as traditionally conceived will seem like an effort to find a middle ground between legalistic rigorism and relativistic laxism, which is especially the case with the virtue of temperance, the focus of Levering’s book. After an opening chapter on the eschatological/biblical character of Catholic ethics, the ensuing chapters engage Aquinas’s theology of temperance in the Summa theologiae, which identifies and examines a number of virtues associated with temperance. Levering demonstrates that the theology of temperance is profoundly biblical, and that Aquinas’s theology of temperance relies for its intelligibility upon Christ’s inauguration of the kingdom of God as the graced fulfillment of our created nature. The book develops new vistas for scholars and students interested in moral theology.

Author : Robert Hovenden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Crime
ISBN : UCAL:$B258914

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Crime and Punishment; Or the Question, How Should We Treat Our Criminals? Practically Considered by Robert Hovenden Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0027044189

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Catechism of the Christian Religion; Being, with Some Small Changes, a Compendium of the Catechism of Montpellier [of F. A. Pouget] ... by ... S. Keenan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Archibald Alexander Hodge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : OXFORD:600094884

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Outlines of theology, ed. by W.H. Goold by Archibald Alexander Hodge Pdf