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Virtues versus sins, the quiet deadly battle for our salvation
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Virtues versus sins, the quiet deadly battle for our salvation
Definition of Virtues
God hates sin
Virtues that we should practice daily to achieve Holiness
Virtues to overcome the seven deadly sins or capital vices
A hundred virtues to achieve perfection
Definition of Virtues
Virtues are the weapons we need to stop all types of sins, from the smallest to the deadliest. They the qualities of doing what is right in the eyes of God and avoiding what displeases Him. We are tempted daily by our own complacencies and weaknesses. James 1 verses 14 and 15: Everyone who is tempted is attracted and seduced by his own wrong desire. Then the desire conceives and gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it too has a child, and the child is death.
We are faced with the deadly battles of virtues against sins to achieve salvation by the perfection of our soul. The devil is fights continually to make us feel overconfident with the states of our souls.
Here we can meditate over one hundred virtues that we should practice daily. It helps to take each one of these virtues and make a reflection. Make this page part of the daily spiritual bread that God provides us. Let us take every phrase into our hearts and make a commitment to perfect ourselves to be worthy followers of Christ. Luke 9 verse 23 If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day, and follow me.
Virtues that we should practice daily to achieve Holiness
1 I should practice Faith to overcome Reasoning
2 I should practice Hope to overcome Despair
3 I should practice Love to overcome Hatred
4 I should practice Humility to overcome Pride
5 I should practice Forgiveness to overcome Resentment
6 I should practice Austerity to overcome Waste or Lavishness
7 I should practice Chastity to overcome Sexual Misconduct
8 I should practice Obedience to God’s law to overcome Sinfulness
Virtues to overcome the seven deadly sins or capital vices
1 I should practice Humility to overcome Pride
2 I should practice Generosity to overcome Greed
3 I should practice Chastity to overcome Lust
4 I should practice Contentment to overcome Envy
5 I should practice Temperance to overcome Gluttony
6 I should practice Patience to overcome Wrath
7 I should practice Diligence to overcome Sloth
A hundred virtues to achieve perfection
1 I should practice Love to overcome Hatred
2 I should practice Kindness to overcome Cruelty
3 I should practice Compassion to overcome Indifference
4 I should practice Empathy to overcome Apathy
5 I should practice Generosity to overcome Greed
6 I should practice Gratitude to overcome Ingratitude
7 I should practice Humility to overcome Arrogance
8 I should practice Patience to overcome Impatience
9 I should practice Forgiveness to overcome Resentment
10 I should practice Courage to overcome Cowardice
11 I should practice Integrity to overcome Dishonesty
12 I should practice Honesty to overcome Deceit
13 I should practice Diligence to overcome Laziness
14 I should practice Perseverance to overcome Quitting
15 I should practice Loyalty to overcome Betrayal
16 I should practice Justice to overcome Injustice
17 I should practice Temperance to overcome Excess
18 I should practice Self-control to overcome Impulsiveness
19 I should practice Modesty to overcome Vanity
20 I should practice Sincerity to overcome Hypocrisy
21 I should practice Tolerance to overcome Intolerance
22 I should practice Respect to overcome Disrespect
23 I should practice Wisdom to overcome Foolishness
24 I should practice Prudence to overcome Recklessness
25 I should practice Faith to overcome Doubt
26 I should practice Hope to overcome Despair
27 I should practice Peace to overcome Conflict
28 I should practice Harmony to overcome Discord
29 I should practice Contentment to overcome Discontent
30 I should practice Serenity to overcome Anxiety
31 I should practice Fortitude to overcome Weakness
32 I should practice Resilience to overcome Fragility
33 I should practice Open-mindedness to overcome Close-mindedness
34 I should practice Adaptability to overcome Rigidity
35 I should practice Understanding to overcome Ignorance
36 I should practice Acceptance to overcome Rejection
37 I should practice Positivity to overcome Negativity
38 I should practice Cheerfulness to overcome Gloominess
39 I should practice Encouragement to overcome Discouragement
40 I should practice Supportiveness to overcome Unhelpfulness
41 I should practice Magnanimity or Altruism to overcome Selfishness
42 I should practice Sacrifice to overcome Self-centeredness
43 I should practice Service to overcome Exploitation
44 I should practice Creativity to overcome Sterility
45 I should practice Resourcefulness to overcome Helplessness
46 I should practice Independence to overcome Dependence
47 I should practice Initiative to overcome Passivity
48 I should practice Apostolic Leadership to overcome Spiritual Apathy
49 I should practice Apostolic Teamwork to overcome Individualism
50 I should practice Witnessing God’s Word to overcome the enemies of God
51 I should practice Collaboration to overcome Solitude
52 I should practice Trust to overcome Mistrust
53 I should practice Reliability to overcome Unreliability
54 I should practice Dependability to overcome Inconstancy
55 I should practice Transparency to overcome Secrecy
56 I should practice Authenticity to overcome Pretense
57 I should practice Adaptability to overcome Inflexibility
58 I should practice Modesty to overcome Pride
59 I should practice Reverence to overcome Disrespectfulness
60 I should practice Grace to overcome Clumsiness
61 I should practice Charm to overcome Rudeness
62 I should practice Friendliness to overcome Hostility
63 I should practice Cooperation to overcome Unwillingness to cooperate
64 I should practice Harmony to overcome Discord
65 I should practice Balance to overcome Imbalance
66 I should practice Stability to overcome Instability
67 I should practice Resilience to overcome Vulnerability
68 I should practice Perceptiveness to overcome Obliviousness
69 I should practice Sharpness to overcome Dullness
70 I should practice Self-awareness or alertness to overcome Inattentiveness
71 I should practice Enlightenment to overcome Ignorance
72 I should practice Study of the Holy Scriptures to overcome Ignorance of Christ
73 I should practice Foresight to overcome Short-sightedness
74 I should practice Vision to overcome Blindness
75 I should practice Insight to overcome Lack of insight
76 I should practice Broad-mindedness to overcome Narrow-mindedness
77 I should practice Graciousness to overcome Rudeness
78 I should practice Benevolence to overcome Malevolence
79 I should practice Independence to overcome dependence
80 I should practice Open-heartedness to overcome Cold-heartedness
81 I should practice Warmth to overcome Coldness
82 I should practice Positivity to overcome Pessimism
83 I should practice Joyfulness to overcome Sorrowfulness
84 I should practice Cheerfulness to overcome Melancholy
85 I should practice Radiance to overcome Dullness
86 I should practice Optimism to overcome Pessimism
87 I should practice Zeal to overcome Apathy
88 I should practice Eagerness to overcome Indifference
89 I should practice Enthusiasm to overcome Disinterest
90 I should practice Ardor to overcome Apathy
91 I should practice Vitality to overcome Lethargy
92 I should practice Vigor to overcome Inactivity and Laziness
93 I should practice Exercising, physical and spiritual to overcome physical and spiritual Fatigue
94 I should practice Zest to overcome Languor or Lethargy
95 I should practice Drive or Industriousness to overcome Indolence or Procrastination
96 I should practice Determination to overcome Weak mindedness or Pusillanimity
97 I should practice Tenacity to overcome Timidity
98 I should practice Grit or Perseverance to overcome Softness
99 I should practice Self-Confidence to overcome Fragility
100 I should practice Persistence to overcome Inconsistency
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