Sin and Its Consequences

The intended outcome or goal of the person choosing the object when making a moral decision.

• object

• sin

• intention

• circumstances

A deliberate thought, word, or deed, or omission, contrary to the Eternal Law of God.

• intention

• sin

• circumstances

• object

The specific thing-an act, word, or thought-that is being chosen.

• intention

• sin

• object

• circumstances

The specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision.

• circumstances

• sin

• intention

• object

A sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed.

• venial

• sin of omission

• sin of commission

• mortal sin

A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God's moral Law.

• mortal sin

• sin of commission

• venial sin

• sin of omission

An action so contrary to the will of God that it results in a complete separation from God and his grace. 

• sin of omission

• sin of commission

• mortal sin

• venial sin

A less serious offense against the will of God that diminishes one's personal character and weakens but does not rupture one's relationship with God.

• mortal sin

• sin of commission

• sin of omission

• venial sin

Seven sins that are particularly harmful because they lead to and reinforce other sins and vices. The seven are traditionally called pride, greed, envy, anger, gluttony, lust, and sloth. 

• Baptism

• social sins

• capital sins

• vice

A practice or habit that leads a person to sin.

• Baptism

• social sin

• capital sin

• vice