This is a lesson about the relationship between freedom, law, and conscience. The lesson first explains the importance of freedom as a gift from God, emphasizing that it is not simply the ability to do whatever one wants but rather the power to make informed and responsible choices. It then examines the concept of law, defining it as a rule of conduct enacted by competent authority for the sake of the common good. The lesson distinguishes between eternal law, natural law, divine positive law, and human laws, explaining how they are all interconnected and contribute to the moral order.
