A deliberate offense against God; it is something we say, think, do, or fail to do that is against the eternal law of God. It is a failure to love God and neighbor.

A deliberate offense against God; it is something we say, think, do, or fail to do that is against the eternal law of God. It is a failure to love God and neighbor.

• A. Virtue
• B. Sin
• C. Temptation
• D. Mortal sin

Answer: (B)

Sin is a deliberate offense against God, including thoughts, words, deeds, or omissions that break God’s law and express a failure to love God and neighbor. This captures the idea of choosing against love and truth in daily life. Virtue is the opposite of this, representing good habits that align with God’s law. Temptation is the lure toward sin, not the offense itself. Mortal sin is a grave, serious form of sin that destroys grace; the description here refers to sin overall, not necessarily a grave act, so sin is the best fit.

Sin is a deliberate offense against God, including thoughts, words, deeds, or omissions that break God’s law and express a failure to love God and neighbor. This captures the idea of choosing against love and truth in daily life. Virtue is the opposite of this, representing good habits that align with God’s law. Temptation is the lure toward sin, not the offense itself. Mortal sin is a grave, serious form of sin that destroys grace; the description here refers to sin overall, not necessarily a grave act, so sin is the best fit.