ext_6456 ([identity profile] call-me-kei.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] tj_rowe 2006-04-11 09:25 pm (UTC)

Yes, well, all sin comes from a single source, so of course you can't have on sin without falling a little into another. But you're thinking in terms restricted to a few simple acts. Lust doesn't only have to do with sex, and abstinence doesn't just mean not having sex - you can abstain from anything, like from smoking or from eating meat for Lent.

The oppsite of "lust" is "boldness" but it means "embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment." So the sin of lust isn't specifically wanting to have sex with every man/boy/fencepost in town (and half the women/girls/punchbowls too) but it's impurity of thoughts.

Sin Virtue
Lust Chastity (courage, boldness, purity)
Avarice/Greed Liberality (nobility, willingness to give)
Gluttony Abstinence (self control, moderation, consideration)
Sloth Diligence (ethics, being industrious, zealous)
Wrath Patience (/Peace, forebearance, endurance)
Envy Kindness (satisfaction, charity, compassion, friendship)
Pride Humility (modesty, selflessness, respect)

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