Of Vice or Virtue

 

Here’s a brief definition of each vice and its corresponding virtue:

Vices of the Soul and Their Corresponding Virtues

1. Forgetfulness - Remembrance of God: Forgetting spiritual truths vs. constantly recalling and honoring God’s presence.
2. Laziness - Diligence: Lack of effort and care vs. persistent and careful work.
3. Ignorance - Knowledge: Lack of awareness or understanding vs. seeking and valuing truth and wisdom.

Other Vices of the Soul and Their Corresponding Virtues

4. Impiety - Piety: Disrespect for the sacred vs. reverence and devotion to God.
5. False Teaching - Orthodox Teaching: Spreading incorrect beliefs vs. adhering to and teaching true doctrine.
6. Blasphemy - Praise of God: Speaking irreverently about God vs. honoring and glorifying God.
7. Wrath - Gentleness: Intense anger vs. mildness and kindness.
8. Anger - Calmness: Strong displeasure vs. tranquility and peace.
9. Bitterness - Sweetness: Resentment and cynicism vs. pleasantness and kindness.
10. Irritability - Patience: Easily annoyed vs. enduring difficulties without complaint.
11. Inhumanity - Humanity: Cruelty vs. compassion and kindness.
12. Rancor - Forgiveness: Deep-seated resentment vs. letting go of grudges.
13. Back-biting - Speaking Well of Others: Speaking ill of others behind their backs vs. praising and speaking kindly about others.
14. Censoriousness - Acceptance: Harshly critical vs. understanding and accepting.
15. Senseless Dejection - Cheerfulness: Unreasonable sadness vs. joy and positivity.
16. Fear - Courage: Being afraid vs. facing challenges bravely.
17. Cowardice - Bravery: Lack of courage vs. boldness in the face of danger.
18. Quarrelsomeness - Peacefulness: Inclined to argue vs. promoting harmony.
19. Jealousy - Contentment: Envy of others vs. satisfaction with what one has.
20. Envy - Generosity: Resentment of others’ success vs. giving and sharing freely.
21. Self-esteem - Humility: Excessive pride in oneself vs. modesty and selflessness.
22. Pride - Modesty: Arrogance vs. humility and simplicity.
23. Hypocrisy - Sincerity: Pretending to be something one is not vs. being genuine.
24. Falsehood - Truthfulness: Lying vs. being honest and truthful.
25. Unbelief - Faith: Lack of belief in God vs. trust and confidence in God.
26. Greed - Generosity: Excessive desire for wealth vs. willingness to give.
27. Love of Material Things - Detachment: Attachment to possessions vs. valuing spiritual over material.
28. Attachment to Worldly Concerns - Spiritual Focus: Preoccupation with earthly matters vs. prioritizing spiritual growth.
29. Listlessness - Zeal: Lack of energy and enthusiasm vs. passionate dedication.
30. Faint-heartedness - Boldness: Lack of courage vs. daring and confident.
31. Ingratitude - Thankfulness: Lack of appreciation vs. expressing gratitude.
32. Grumbling - Contentment: Complaining vs. being satisfied and at peace.
33. Vanity - Humility: Excessive pride in appearance or achievements vs. modesty.
34. Conceit - Modesty: Excessive self-admiration vs. humility.
35. Pomposity - Simplicity: Self-importance vs. being straightforward and unpretentious.
36. Boastfulness - Humility: Bragging vs. being humble.
37. Love of Power - Servanthood: Desire for control vs. willingness to serve others.
38. Love of Popularity - Seeking God’s Approval: Desire for fame vs. seeking to please God.
39. Deceit - Honesty: Dishonesty vs. being truthful.
40. Shamelessness - Modesty: Lack of shame vs. being reserved and respectful.
41. Insensibility - Sensitivity: Lack of feeling or concern vs. being empathetic and caring.
42. Flattery - Truthfulness: Insincere praise vs. being honest.
43. Treachery - Loyalty: Betrayal vs. being faithful and trustworthy.
44. Pretense - Sincerity: Pretending vs. being genuine.
45. Indecision - Decisiveness: Hesitation vs. making clear and firm decisions.
46. Assent to Sins - Resistance to Sin: Agreeing to sin vs. standing firm against it.
47. Wandering Thoughts - Focused Mind: Lack of concentration vs. mental clarity and focus.
48. Self-love - Selflessness: Excessive love for oneself vs. putting others first.
49. Avarice - Generosity: Greed vs. willingness to give.
50. Malice - Kindness: Desire to harm others vs. being kind and compassionate.
51. Guile - Simplicity: Deceitfulness vs. being straightforward and honest.

These pairs highlight the transformative journey from vice to virtue, emphasizing the importance of spiritual growth and moral integrity. If you have any specific questions or need further elaboration on any of these, feel free to ask!