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Vice
A vice is a bad habit acquired by repeated sin in corruption of the soul's inclinations.
Vice is the opposite of virtue; it is a habitual and firm disposition to do evil (CCC 1865-1866). Vices are the result of repeated sinful acts and darken the conscience (CCC 1865).
The Capital Sins
Vices are often linked to the capital sins: pride, avarice, envy, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth or acedia (CCC 1866).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can one overcome a vice? By the practice of the contrary virtue and the assistance of God's grace (CCC 1804, 1865).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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