Virtues and Vices Examination

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Virtues and vices

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Pride and Humility

Vice to renounce: pride. Virtue to practice: humility. Pride places the self above God and neighbor. Humility receives life as a gift, accepts truth, and depends upon grace.

Mark for confessionHave I sought praise, attention, or superiority over others?Private note for this prompt

Mark for confessionHave I refused correction or become defensive when challenged?Private note for this prompt

Mark for confessionHave I judged others harshly or looked down on them?Private note for this prompt

Mark for confessionHave I hidden my faults instead of confessing them honestly?Private note for this prompt

Mark for confessionHave I relied on myself more than on God?Private note for this prompt

Mark for confessionHave I failed to thank God for my gifts and blessings?Private note for this prompt

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How to move through this

Read each section prayerfully, mark anything you may need to confess, and use Next to keep going. The review is meant for the end of the path so it is easier to finish the prompts before moving on.

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Overview How to Go Guided Examination Sins Habitual Sin Resisting Temptation Predominant Fault Prayers