While anger is a common human emotion, it becomes incredibly detrimental when it becomes wrath. Wrath is defined by uncontrollable anger and rage, which can invoke feelings of vengeance and it can often lead to violent outcomes such as injury and death. Light blue is the color associated with sloth as it is a light and sleepy color that also represents daydreaming. They are even capable of hibernating for years. The animal associated with sloth is the snail which has an extremely slow pace, and it spends its time hiding from the Sun, which is a representation of enlightenment. It is linked to the failure of individuals to realize the blessings of the divine. Sloth is related to idleness and being intentionally lazy or unproductive when individuals choose to let their lives pass by without actively making an effort to establish and achieve worldly and spiritual goals.Ĭommonly associated with a lack of exertion, this sin causes a lack of ambition and promotes procrastination, relaxation and is the opposite of hard work. The color linked to gluttony is yellow, which mirrors the color of gold, representing worldly desire and wealth. The animal closely associated with greed is the toad, as their desire to live on land and in the water represents their need to possess both territories. It is a sin that can never be satisfied as the individual always wants more. Greed allows individuals to become spiteful by disregarding the community’s needs and welfare. In the pursuit of desire, greed disregards the spirit of sharing and brotherhood by focusing on hoarding, manipulation, and even violence to acquire worldly possessions by selfish means. It is also known as avarice, and the term is associated with desire similar to lust and gluttony, but it is primarily applied to tangible and material possessions as it is an all-consuming desire to have the most of any temporal object.
Greed is the next item on our list of seven deadly sins. The color associated with gluttony is orange as it stimulates the brain and encourages hunger, which is also why it is heavily used in restaurants and food marketing. The animal associated with gluttony is the pig, as they will eat as long as there is food presented to them as their appetite is never satiated. Gluttony has the capability to overwhelm the consumer and set them astray from the path of righteousness by making consumption the main purpose of their lives, disregarding their duties and obligations. There are forms of gluttony outlined by Aquinas, which include: eating lavishly, eating in a finicky manner, gorging oneself on food, eating too soon, and eating with excessive fervor. While this sin is primarily linked with edible items, it can extend to indulging in other material objects that invoke pleasure without restraint. Gluttony is related to overconsumption and excessive indulgence, most commonly associated with eating food and drinking to the point of waste and excess. The color associated with lust is blue, which is the color of the ocean that is all-encompassing. It has also been associated with fertility, virility, and sexual energy in both genders. The animal associated with lust is the goat which is known for its association with the Devil. The state of lust involves desire and an intense yearning for pleasure, satisfaction which includes satiating one’s curiosity. Lust can also be applied to otherworldly desires and possessions such as power or wealth that blind the believer to the path of righteousness. This carnal desire can bring out the animal in a person and lead to fornication, including rape, adultery, and bestiality if it is not kept under check. Lust is the foundation of desire, and it is considered a state of overwhelming sexual or physical longing. The sins outline general principles of avoidance to lead a virtuous life, and they have been portrayed in art and literature for centuries due to their universal appeal. Christian denominations consider the seven deadly sins as capital or cardinal sins, which correspond to a list of seven heavenly virtues. While these sins are not categorized in the Bible, there are references to the ill-effects of individual vices.
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