The Definitive List of Virtues. While Aristotle gives us a simple list of good virtues, the recipe for living well isn't always simple. His moral virtues list sketches out an outline of his more complex philosophical musings on ethics. You don’t have to scour the philosophy section of your library to understand and value essential virtues. Theological Virtues FAITH (THE VIRTUE BY WHICH ONE GIVES ASSENT TO THE DEPOSIT OF FAITH) VICES AGAINST FAITH 1. Infidelity: Lack of Belief in the Deposit of Faith 2. Heresy: Lack of Belief in One or More of the Doctrines of the Faith. By praying for these 7 heavenly virtues we can keep each of these sins from creeping into our lives. Start praying for these virtues daily to help defeat Satan and these vices. Swap out your 7 deadly sins for these 7 heavenly virtues! For more information on the virtues and vices refer to.

In the bubble of Christianity, it is inexplicably easy to get “overwhelmed” with internal theological or apologetic debate. Dissecting scripture to find “objective truth” is sometimes difficult as we seek to understand and “pin down” the lines we should not cross. We question whether or not certain actions, activities, or choices are OK, and try to define (and sometimes wiggle into or out of) the black, white, and gray areas.

Most of us most of us know plenty about the Bible and Christ. I am absolutely NOT saying reading the Bible is irrelevant or unimportant. Deeply reading the Bible is a joy, blessing, and action of obedience. It is a gift of divine Truth from our Holy Creator. The book contains literal words from and about our God and Savior.

What if all someone knew were these words from Christ: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” (Luke 10:27). Imagine what the world would look like if we stopped reading the Bible and simply lived out only the stuff we already know.

Believe it or not, the Bible does not need us to add anything to it. It is fine just the way it is. It is elegant and eternal. The Creator of the Universe directed the hands of man to assemble it for us. God only wants the following from us:

Read and know it
Live it
Tell other people about it

Tonight during my quiet time I read the selection below from Galatians 5. I found the blunt simplicity of the passage extremely refreshing. We could surely dive into a plethora of “smart theologian” blabber, but we wont. The Bible contains so much non-debatable and simple truth. Imagine what your life would look like if you only focused on the simple, straightforward truths. Your / my worlds and communities would be revolutionized in love, and we would be living out Christ’s Great Commission in an extraordinarily real and dynamic way.

Read Galatians 5:19-26 below. Then re-read it. Pray about it. Re-read it. Talk about it with your spouse. Ask your spouse where you can improve. Ask your spouse how you can hold them accountable. Re-read it. Pray together. Then, re-read it.

¹⁹ When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, ²⁰ idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, ²¹ envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

²² But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. ²⁵ Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. ²⁶Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

Galatians 5:19-26 (NLT)

Let’s all just do those things… easy enough right? 🙂

God knows our hearts because he created us. I don’t have much else to say here. God spoke directly to us in that passage. We do not have to second-guess anything… we only have to submit to Christ with faithful and obedient action. That God for Jesus.

I have a basic paperback Tyndale “Life Application Study Bible” in the New Living Translation version. It has a great callout related to Galations. I am writing it below for your contemplation.

VICES Definition: Neglecting God & others ———————————————————–	VIRTUES Definition: The by-products of living for God ———————————————————–
Sexual Immorality (Galatians 5:19)	Love (Galatians 5:22)
Impure Thoughts (Galatians 5:19)	Joy (Galatians 5:22)
Lust (Colossians 3:5)	Peace (Galatians 5:22)
Hostility (Galatians 5:20)	Patience (Galatians 5:22)
Quarreling (Galatians 5:20)	Kindness (Galatians 5:22)
Jealousy (Galatians 5:20)	Goodness (Galatians 5:22)
Anger (Galatians 5:20)	Faithfulness (Galatians 5:22)
Selfish Ambition (Galatians 5:20)	Gentleness (Galatians 5:23)
Divisions (Galatians 5:20)	Self Control (Galatians 5:23)
Conceit (2 Corinth. 12:20, Galatians 5:20)
Envy (Galatians 5:21)
Murder (Revelation 22:12-16)
Idolatry (Galatians 5:20, Ephesians 5:5)
Demonic Activities (Galatians 5:20)
Drunkenness (Galatians 5:21)
Wild Living (Luke 15:13, Galatians 5:21)
Cheating (1 Corinthians 6:8)
Adultery (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
Homosexuality (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
Greed (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Ephesians 5:5)
Stealing (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
Lying (Revelation 22:12-16)

Discussion Questions

What are your vices? If you are unsure, ask your spouse.
How are your vices separating you from God?
What is your next tangible step toward God in replacing your vices with His virtues?

Hildegard of Bingen believed in a holistic approach to wellness. Her notion of living a good life was based on the concept that wellness was the natural result of the choices and actions people make every day. Hildegard’s subconscious virtues reflect a wellness lived through the pursuit of a virtuous life that is constantly seeking balance and moderation. This belief reconciles with homeostasis, which our bodies seek in an ideal state.

Subconscious Virtues

In opposition to this virtuous life, there are ever-present vices that must be actively kept at bay. Hildegard believed that the noble path of living well required vigilance and discipline to navigate through the duality of virtues and vices. She believed that in order to attain (and maintain) good health, mental blocks must be eliminated, or else we impair our ability to truly live our virtues.

Accordingly, Hildegard’s notion of holistic wellness required acknowledging the union of spirit, mind, body and thus the need to nourish, protect, and exercise these three dimensions of our lives. As a guide to help detect potential underlying conflicts between the virtues and vices, Hildegard proposed 35 subconscious virtues, which she thought influenced the mind and spirit’s ability to understand and solve problems.

Catholic Virtues List

She believed that the ability to solve these potential problems was necessary to clear the way for the virtues, that our ability to effectively manages stress, resolve conflicts, dispel anxiety, and overcome worry was essential in order to overcome vices and embrace virtues in everyday living.

Among Hildegard of Bingen writings, these virtues are most carefully worked out in The Book of Life’s Merits

Virtues And Vices List