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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.