The 7 Deadly Sins and the 7 Lively Virtues

First off, below is a helpful visual diagram of how the 7 deadly sins link to the 7 lively virtues.

SINS EXPLAINED:

The Seven Deadly Sins:

Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, Pride

LUST- An insatiable (see glossary) need for sex or things of a sexual nature. This includes thoughts, desires, and actions. If this need is unfed, it can lead to masterbation, rape, and even beastiality. Lust is fed by any of the aforementioned (see glossary) means or viewing pornography. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Gluttony- Over indulgences of anything to the extreme, usually food or drink. Alcoholism is considered part of Gluttony. Drug abuse, Gluttony.

 

Greed- Greed is the need for material possessions or material wealth. If this need is unfed, a Greedy person may even resort to hoarding their goods, theft, robbery, or obtaining any material possessions by means of trickery, violence, deception, or manipulation. Greedy people usually are easy to bribe, or will take any bet or do anything for a dollar. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Sloth- Sadness, depression, or the inability to feel joy. Sloth is often confused with Gluttony, though I don’t know why. Those who suffer from depression to an extreme usually have thoughts of or plans for suicide. Many times, Sloth can lead to another sin: Wrath. Those who have lost or lack love, usually fall into a deep state of Sloth. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Wrath- Extreme anger, rage, hatred, or a need for vengeance or revenge. People who suffer with Wrath issues will often resort to taking the law in their own hands if they feel the justice system has failed them. To feed the need of Wrath, they may even turn to physical abuse of themselves or others, murder, or even genocide. Wrath usually is a need to do harm to others. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Envy- The need to have better or be better than others. The need to have the goods of others. Wanting what others have for yourself. Someone with extreme Envy might turn to voyeurism (see glossary) to feed the need to see what others have that the envious want. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Pride- Once considered a need to be the most beautiful, Pride can also mean a need for public acceptance in all acts. Pride can also be a need to be more important than others. Those who suffer with Pride issues, usually fail to give due complements to others, but instead fish for complements for them selves. They find ways to be better than those around them and usually have a “One Up” story. Pride is said to be the original and most deadly of the seven sins, leading straight to damnation. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

VIRTUES EXPLAINED:

The Seven Heavenly Virtues:

Chastity, Abstinence, Liberality, Diligence, Patience, Kindness, Humility

Chastity- Courage and boldness. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Abstinence- Constant mindfulness of others and one’s surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Liberality- Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Diligence- A zealous and careful nature in one’s actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Budgeting one’s time; monitoring one’s own activities to guard against laziness. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Patience- Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Kindness- Charity, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice and for its own sake. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Humility- Modest behaviour, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one’s own self. Modest behaviour, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one’s own self. (Freedomoffaith.tripod.com, 2017)

Glossary: 


Abstention -'an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion.'(Google.co.uk, 2017)

Aforementioned - 'denoting a thing or person previously mentioned.' (Google.co.uk, 2017)

Forbearance - 'patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.' (Google.co.uk, 2017)

Insatiable - '(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.'(Google.co.uk, 2017)

Voyeurism - 'the practice of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.'(Google.co.uk, 2017)

Zealous - 'having or showing zeal (passion).'(Google.co.uk, 2017)

 

Bibliography:

Freedomoffaith.tripod.com. (2017). 7 Deadly Sins & 7 Heavenly Virtues. [online] Available at: http://freedomoffaith.tripod.com/id11.html [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].

Google.co.uk. (2017). Abstention – Google Search. [online] Available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Abstention&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB739GB739&oq=Abstention&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j0l4.235j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].

Google.co.uk. (2017). Aforementioned – Google Search. [online] Available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Aforementioned&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB739GB739&oq=Aforementioned&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.306j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].

Google.co.uk. (2017). Forbearance – Google Search. [online] Available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Forbearance&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB739GB739&oq=Forbearance&aqs=chrome..69i57.451j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].

 

Google.co.uk. (2017). Voyeurism – Google Search. [online] Available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Voyeurism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB739GB739&oq=Voyeurism&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j0l2j5.954j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].

Google.co.uk. (2017). Zealous – Google Search. [online] Available at: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Zealous&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB739GB739&oq=Zealous&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i60l2.1687j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 10 Apr. 2017].