Show 183: The Development of Sin

Sin arises generally in the following manner:

First of all an evil thought comes into the mind, which in itself is not sinful. (Temptation.)

If evil thoughts are not instantly expelled, they awaken in the mind complacency in what is evil, and that is already a venial sin.

The evil desire next arises; this has a turpitude corresponding to that of the sinful action towards which it is directed.

Finally comes the resolution to commit the sin.

If occasion then presents itself for the sin, the exterior act is committed.

By the repetition of exterior sins the habit of sin, or vice, is contracted…

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