Mere Christianityintermediate
Match each Cardinal virtue with Lewis’s description.
Answer
Prudence - Practical common sense and thoughtful judgment, Temperance - Enjoying pleasures to the right degree, Justice - Fairness, honesty, and keeping promises, Fortitude - Courage in danger and endurance under pain
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Prudence | Practical common sense and thoughtful judgment | It means thinking through what one is doing and what may result. |
| Temperance | Enjoying pleasures to the right degree | Lewis uses it for moderation across pleasures, not simply abstaining from alcohol. |
| Justice | Fairness, honesty, and keeping promises | His use of justice includes everyday fairness, not only court decisions. |
| Fortitude | Courage in danger and endurance under pain | It includes both facing danger and continuing through hardship. |
### Terms
- **Cardinal virtues**: Prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude.
### Remember
Temperance is moderation, while fortitude is courage and endurance.
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