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What does it mean?
Suffering in hell matches the senses used to sin during life.
In plain terms
The punishment fits the specific sins committed by each sense.
What can you take from it?
Your actions determine your future consequences.

Where it applies

  • religious reflection
  • moral teaching
  • confession

Putting it to work

  • reflect on actions
  • live virtuously
  • avoid sin

Questions to consider

  • How do actions shape destiny?
  • What is fair punishment?

Another view

This view of justice may seem harsh by modern standards.

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