Just and Sinner Podcast The Development of Virtue
Jun 23, 2025
Explore how Lutheran spirituality intersects with virtue ethics and the transformative power of union with Christ. Discover how rituals and social norms shape ethical behavior, emphasizing that character is built through daily interactions. Learn about the importance of good works in faith and community support, supported by biblical examples. Delve into the role of love as the cornerstone of Christian virtues and the impact of technology on relationships, alongside practical tips for fostering meaningful connections.
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Virtue Ethics: Character & Habituation
- Virtue ethics focuses on character and the habitual internalization of morally good actions.
- Good external actions flow from character, and repeated actions form virtuous character as second nature.
Liturgy as Habit Formation
- Liturgy serves as habituation, forming Christian virtue through repeated words and actions.
- Regular liturgical patterns internalize Christian life, shaping thoughts and character over time.
Virtue over Heroic Acts
- Goodness is not defined by heroic overcoming of evil but by the formation of consistent virtuous character.
- Ethical living is primarily about daily relationships and ordinary choices, not grand moral acts.