Question about mortal sin

[Jason27]

Hi,

I have a question about mortal sin.

Basically, does being in a state of mortal sin mean that you had the INTENTION of offending God, or is it simply KNOWING that a certain act is offensive to him - and then doing it anyway?

Like if you were on the verge of doing something that you know is wrong - but find yourself too weak to stop - or should I say FEEL too weak to stop, is that still a grave sin? Even though you actually feel grieved, knowing that you are offending God even while you are committing the act?

Jason

 

[Bookcat]

Hi,

I have a question about mortal sin.

Basically, does being in a state of mortal sin mean that you had the INTENTION of offending God, or is it simply KNOWING that a certain act is offensive to him - and then doing it anyway?

Like if you were on the verge of doing something that you know is wrong - but find yourself too weak to stop - or should I say FEEL too weak to stop, is that still a grave sin? Even though you actually feel grieved, knowing that you are offending God even while you are committing the act?

Jason

KNOWING

(one does NOT need to intend to offend God…for a mortal sin to take place…it can be done for many reasons…and yes sins of weakness can still be mortal sins…(though at times they are not…due to other reasons…see ones confessor)

 

[Bookcat]

Compendium of the Catechism:

1. When does one commit a mortal sin?

1855-1861
1874

One commits a mortal sin when there are simultaneously present: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. This sin destroys charity in us, deprives us of sanctifying grace, and, if unrepented, leads us to the eternal death of hell. It can be forgiven in the ordinary way by means of the sacraments of Baptism and of Penance or Reconciliation.

1. When does one commit a venial sin?

1862-1864
1875

One commits a venial sin, which is essentially different from a mortal sin, when the matter involved is less serious or, even if it is grave, when full knowledge or complete consent are absent. Venial sin does not break the covenant with God but it weakens charity and manifests a disordered affection for created goods. It impedes the progress of a soul in the exercise of the virtues and in the practice of moral good. It merits temporal punishment which purifies.