Part Three: Life in Christ › Section Two of Part Three: The Ten Commandments ›› CHAPTER 2: You Shall Love Your Neighbour ››› Article 9: The Ninth Commandment ›››› IN BRIEF

Questions and Answers

2597. How is adultery committed in the heart? (CCC 2528) Adultery is committed in the heart by looking at a woman lustfully.
2598. Against what does the ninth commandment warn? (CCC 2529) The ninth commandment warns against lust or carnal concupiscence.
2599. What are the four means in the battle for purity? (CCC 2530) The four means in the battle for purity are:
1. the virtue and gift of chastity
2. the purity of intention
3. the purity of vision
4. prayer.
2600. What is promised to the pure of heart? (CCC 2531) To the pure of heart is promised to see God and to see things according to God.
2601. What does purification of the heart demand? (CCC 2532) Purification of the heart demands prayer, chastity and purity of intention and vision.
2602. What is modesty? (CCC 2533) Modesty is patience, decency and discretion.