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Glittering Vices: A New Look At The Seven Deadly Sins And Their Remedies
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Contemporary Culture Trivializes The Seven Deadly Sins, Or Vices, As If They Have No Serious Moral Or Spiritual Implications. Glittering Vices Clears This Misconception By Exploring The Traditional Meanings Of Gluttony, Sloth, Lust, And Others. It Offers A Brief History Of How The Vices Were Compiled And An Eye Opening Explication Of How Each Sin Manifests Itself In Various Destructive Behaviors. Readers Gain Practical Understanding Of How The Vices Shape Our Culture Today And How To Correctly Identify And Eliminate The Deeply Rooted Patterns Of Sin That Are Work In Their Own Lives. This Accessible Book Is Essential For Any Reader Interested In Spiritual Disciplines And Character Formation. Excerpt Very Simply, A Virtue (Or Vice) Is Acquired Through Practice Repeated Activity That Increases Our Proficiency At The Activity And Gradually Forms Our Character. . . . We Often Need External Incentives And Sanctions To Get Us Through The Initial Stages Of The Process, When Our Old, Entrenched Desires Still Pull Us Toward The Opposite Behavior. But With Encouragement, Discipline, And Often A Role Model Or Mentor, Practice Can Make Things Feel More Natural And Enjoyable As We Gradually Develop The Internal Values And Desires Corresponding To Our Outward Behavior. Virtue Often Develops, That Is, From The Outside In. This Is Why, When We Want To Reform Our Character From Vice To Virtue, We Often Need To Practice And Persevere In Regular Spiritual Disciplines And Formational Practices For A Lengthy Period Of Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Glittering Vices'? A: 'Glittering Vices' explores the traditional meanings of the seven deadly sins and their implications in contemporary culture, emphasizing how these vices manifest in destructive behaviors.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Glittering Vices'? A: The book is authored by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in spiritual disciplines, character formation, and understanding moral implications of behaviors related to vices.
- Q: How is 'Glittering Vices' structured? A: The book provides a brief history of the seven deadly sins, detailed explanations of each sin, and practical insights on how to identify and eliminate these patterns in daily life.
- Q: What format is 'Glittering Vices' available in? A: 'Glittering Vices' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Glittering Vices'? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: When was 'Glittering Vices' published? A: 'Glittering Vices' was published on June 1, 2009.
- Q: Does 'Glittering Vices' provide practical advice? A: Yes, the book offers practical understanding and advice on how to address and reform vices through spiritual disciplines.
- Q: Is 'Glittering Vices' suitable for academic study? A: While it is accessible for general readers, 'Glittering Vices' can also serve as a resource for academic discussions on ethics and morality.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Glittering Vices'? A: 'Glittering Vices' is available in its first edition.