by Austin Alexander | May 2, 2016 | Ego, sins, Virtues
“The negative version of Pride (Latin, superbia), which is also known as hubris (from ancient Greek ὕβρις), or futility,is considered, on almost every list, the original and most serious of the seven deadly sins: the source of the others. It is identified as...
by Austin Alexander | May 2, 2016 | sins, Virtues
“Malicious Envy (Latin, invidia), like greed and lust, is characterized by an insatiable desire. Malicious envy is similar to jealousy in that they both feel discontent towards someone’s traits, status, abilities, or rewards. A difference is that the...
by Austin Alexander | May 2, 2016 | sins, Virtues
Wiki definition: “Wrath ira), also known as “rage”, may be described as inordinate and uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger. Wrath, in its purest form, presents with self-destructiveness, violence, and hate that may provoke feuds that can go on for...
by Austin Alexander | May 2, 2016 | sins, Virtues
Wiki definition: “Sloth (Latin, acedia) can entail different vices. While sloth is sometimes defined as physical laziness, spiritual laziness is emphasized. Failing to develop spiritually will lead to becoming guilty of sloth. In the Christian faith, sloth...
by Austin Alexander | May 2, 2016 | sins, Virtues
Wiki definition: “Greed (Latin, avaritia), also known as avarice, cupidity or covetousness, is, like lust and gluttony, a sin of excess. However, greed (as seen by the Church) is applied to a very excessive or rapacious desire and pursuit of material...
by Austin Alexander | Apr 16, 2016 | Action, Anxiety, sins, Virtues
Wiki definition: “Gluttony (Latin, gula) is the overindulgence and overconsumption of anything to the point of waste. The word derives from the Latin gluttire, meaning to gulp down or swallow. In Christianity, it is considered a sin if the excessive desire for...
