Theological Virtues and Human Excellence

The video explores the concept of virtues, comparing natural virtues like justice and courage with theological virtues such as faith, hope, and love. It explains how natural virtues can be developed through practice, while theological virtues are infused by God. The video discusses the difference between natural and supernatural happiness, emphasizing the need for God's grace to achieve the latter. It warns against misconceptions about Christian life and highlights the transformative power of living according to theological virtues. The video concludes with a detailed explanation of faith, hope, and love, and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is the primary way to develop natural or acquired virtues?

• By attending lectures

• By reading about them

• By repeated action and practice

• By meditating on them

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what are theological virtues?

• Skills acquired through education

• Stable powers of the soul infused by God

• Human emotions

• Natural talents

What is the object of the theological virtues?

• God himself

• Moral behavior

• Earthly success

• Human happiness

Which virtues are necessary to live a flourishing and happy life on the natural level?

• Theological virtues

• Cardinal virtues

• Intellectual virtues

• Social virtues

What is the first error about the Christian life that understanding theological virtues helps to avoid?

• Thinking that virtues are the same as talents

• Assuming that virtues are only for the clergy

• Believing that virtues are unnecessary

• Thinking that heaven can be reached by natural powers

What is the second error about the Christian life that understanding theological virtues helps to avoid?

• Thinking that virtues are unnecessary

• Assuming that virtues are the same as talents

• Believing that eternal life is unrelated to our earthly life

• Thinking that virtues are only for saints

What does the virtue of faith perfect in a human being?

• The body

• The intellect

• The emotions

• The will

What does the virtue of hope elevate in a human being?

• The intellect

• The emotions

• The body

• The will

What does the virtue of love or charity purify and raise up?

• The intellect

• The body

• The emotions

• The will

According to Aquinas, what makes us like the Holy Spirit?

• The virtue of faith

• The virtue of hope

• The virtue of love

• The virtue of prudence