Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 2091
The first commandment is also concerned with sins against hope, namely, despair and presumption: (1864) By despair, man ceases to hope for his personal salvation from God, for help in attaining it or for the forgiveness of his sins. Despair is contrary to God's goodness, to his justice-for the Lord is faithful to his promises-and to his mercy.
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- Sirach 12:3·BibleSirach 12:3
pois não há bem para quem persevera no mal e não dá esmolas; porque o Altíssimo tem horror dos pecadores, e usa de misericórdia com os que se arrependem.