Episode 735: Catechism - Lesson Seven - Actual Sin

Actual sin is the sin we commit ourselves. In Catechism it says that actual sin is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission forbidden by the law of God.

How many times have you heard that the "rules of the Church are outdated”, “they're too rigid, they're too structured, they make me feel so much guilt.” I thought I was a free person free to make my own decisions. If I was free, then I could do whatever I want". All of these words and these phrases really reflect our will our desire, not God's will not God's desire. Before we can actually begin to talk about sin, as it relates to willfully choosing not to follow the laws of God, we need to understand who we are and who God has revealed us to be in his eyes.