Seven Contrary VirtuesSeven Contrary Virtues
Seven Contrary Virtues
HumilityGenerosityKindnessChastityPatienceTemperanceDiligence
Seven Contrary VirtuesSeven Contrary Virtues
• Practicing these virtues is supposed to protect one against temptation toward the Seven Deadly Sins (or negative thought and action).
The word “virtue” can be replaced with the phrase “positive thought and action”
Seven Contrary VirtuesSeven Contrary Virtues
The Virtues 1-7The Virtues 1-7
humility l generosity l kindness l chastity l patience l temperance l diligence
1. Humility
Humility Humility • Humility is the virtue that
counters pride or vanity.
As pride leads to other sins, true humility clears a path for goodness.
Humility Humility • The virtue of humility is about modest
behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. –This includes praising others and not
seeking praise in return.
2. Generosity2. Generosity
Generosity Generosity • Generosity is the virtue that is
counter to greed, which is the sin of insatiable desire for earthly goods.
Generosity Generosity • The virtue of generosity is focused not merely
on the appropriate concern regarding one's earthly goods, but also on generosity and a willingness to give, freely and without request for recognition or praise.
3. Chastity 3. Chastity
3. Chastity 3. Chastity • Chastity is the counter-
virtue to the sin of lust.
3. Chastity 3. Chastity • Chastity embraces moral wholesomeness and
purity, and in both thought and action treats the gift of sexuality with due reverence and respect. – This includes modest dress, speech and actions.
4. Patience4. Patience
4. Patience4. Patience• Patience is the virtue that counters
the sin of unjust anger, also called wrath or rage.
4. Patience4. Patience• The virtue of patience focuses on seeking
appropriate resolution to conflicts, and on the ability to forgive and show mercy.
5. Temperance 5. Temperance
5. Temperance 5. Temperance • The virtue of temperance
counters the sin of gluttony. To be gluttonous is to overindulge.
5. Temperance 5. Temperance • On the opposite hand, the virtue
of temperance is centered on self-control and moderation. This includes consistently choosing foods/drinks that promote health, both mental and physical.
6. Kindness 6. Kindness
6. Kindness 6. Kindness • Kindness, or love for one's
neighbor, is the virtue which counters the sin of envy.
6. Kindness 6. Kindness • Kindness is
manifested in the unprejudiced, compassionate and charitable concern for others.
7. Diligence 7. Diligence
7. Diligence 7. Diligence • Diligence, or persistence, is
the virtue which counters the sin of sloth.
7. Diligence 7. Diligence • Diligence manifests the appropriately
zealous attitudes toward living, cooperation to complete tasks, and commitment to fulfill one’s obligations.–This includes exerting effort, seeing a task
through to the end, and honoring one’s duties, paid or unpaid.
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