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8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Seven Deadly Sins, and the opposite Virtues
Pride, | Contrary Virtues. | Humility. | ||
Covetousness, | Liberality. | |||
Lust, | Chastity. | |||
Anger, | Meekness. | |||
Gluttony, | Temperance. | |||
Envy, | Brotherly love. | |||
Sloth, | Diligence. |
Sins against the Holy Ghost
Presumption of God’s mercy — Despair — Resisting the known truth — Envy at another’s spiritual good — Obstinacy in sin — Final impenitence.
Sins crying to Heaven for Vengeance.
Wilful murder — The sin of Sodom — Oppression of the poor — Defrauding labourers of their wages.
Nine Ways of being Accessory to another's Sin.
By counsel — By command — By consent — By provocation — By praise or flattery — By concealment — By partaking — By silence — By defence of the ill done.
Three Eminent Good Works.
Prayer — Fasting — and Alms-deeds.