To save my soul I must worship God by Faith, Hope and Charity; that is, I must believe in him, I must hope in him, and I must love him with my whole heart.
God desires the salvation of every person and provides the grace necessary for us to reach Heaven. The Christian life is built upon the three theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Through Faith we believe what God has revealed. Through Hope we trust in Gods promises and seek eternal life. Through Charity we love God above all things and love our neighbour for His sake. These virtues are gifts from God that are strengthened through prayer, the sacraments, and faithful Christian living. Salvation is not simply about knowing facts about God but about entering into a living relationship with Him. As believers grow in Faith, Hope, and Charity, they become more fully united to Christ and better equipped to persevere in holiness throughout their lives.
The human virtues are rooted in the theological virtues, which adapt mans faculties for participation in the divine nature. The theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity. Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake.
1 Corinthians 13:13
So faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
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