Problem of Pain (part 5)

Dr. Michael L. Peterson

Professor of Theology and Religion, Asbury Seminary

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Lesson

Aristotle would say that as a rational, moral being you build your character based on the hierarchy of good traits. From a Christian perspective, our natural destiny should be on the same trajectory as our eternal destiny. The spiritual and theological virtues are faith, hope and love.

Outline

Problem of Pain (part 5)

I. Open View vs. Timeless View

A. Discussion of risk-reward

B. Aristotle’s virtues vs. Christian virtues

Aristotle's Hierarchy of Good Traits
	Goods	Evils
Third-order	Excellence of character	Deformity of character
Second-order	Courage, perseverance	Cowardice, vacillation
First-order	Simple pleasures, convenience, etc.	Hardship, pain, suffering, lack, loss, etc.