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Original sin is not the only kind of sin; there is another kind of sin, which
we commit ourselves, called actual sin.
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Actual sin is any willful thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the law
of God.
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There are two kinds of actual sin-mortal and venial.
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Mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God.
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This sin is called mortal because it deprives us of spiritual life, which is
sanctifying grace, and brings everlasting death and damnation on the soul.
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To make a sin mortal three things are necessary: a grievous matter, sufficient
reflection, and full consent of the will.
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Venial sin is a slight offense against the law of God in matters of less
importance, or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed
without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will.
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The effects of venial sin are the lessening of the love of God in our heart,
the making us less worthy of His help, and the weakening of the power to resist
mortal sin.
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The chief sources of sin are seven: Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony,
Envy, and Sloth; and they are commonly called capital sins.
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