mortal sin
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Definition
Noun: 1. A grave sin that results in the complete loss of God's grace and eternal damnation if not absolved before death: In Christian theology, a mortal sin is a serious, deliberate violation of God's law that destroys the soul's relationship with God. It is distinguished from a less serious "venial sin."
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- According to Catholic doctrine, murder is considered a mortal sin.
- He confessed his mortal sins to the priest, seeking forgiveness.
- The concept of mortal sin emphasizes the gravity of one's actions and their spiritual consequences.
Advanced Usage
- "To commit a mortal sin": This is the standard phrase for performing an action classified as a mortal sin.
- Believers are taught that to knowingly commit a mortal sin is to turn away from God.
- The theological criteria for a mortal sin are often described as involving grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent.
Variants and Related Words
- Venial sin (n): A lesser sin that does not result in a total loss of grace.
- While lying is wrong, a small lie is often categorized as a venial sin rather than a mortal sin.
- Deadly sin (n): Often used synonymously with "mortal sin." More specifically, it can refer to the seven deadly sins, which are considered the root causes of other sins.
Synonyms
- Deadly sin: A sin leading to spiritual death.
- Grave sin: A sin of serious matter.
Related Concepts
- The Seven Deadly Sins: A traditional list of seven vices—pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth—considered the origin of other sins.
- In his sermon, the priest discussed how envy, one of the seven deadly sins, can lead to mortal sins.
- Absolution (n): The formal remission of sin granted by a priest in the sacrament of confession, necessary for the forgiveness of a mortal sin.
- Repentance (n): Sincere regret and remorse for one's sins, a required element for forgiveness.
Noun
- an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
- theologians list seven mortal sins