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Heavenly Virtues oppose Deadly Sins: Chastity, lust; Generosity, greed; Temperance, gluttony; Kindness, envy; Meekness, anger; Humility, pride; and Diligence, sloth. Virtues are a paradigm to sainthood.

Chastity helps to avoid adultery, rape and passion homicide.

Generosity prevents obnoxious wealth in 1% of the population.

Temperance opposes excessive gratification, for instance, in eating and drinking.

Kindness promotes harmony with God and neighbor.

Meekness the meek will inherit Heaven.

Humility “for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11)

Diligence helps to fulfill duties and cultivate work ethics.

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