This text emphasizes a view of Christian morality which is rooted in the theology of St. Paul and the morality of the Gospels. It will help readers:
- Understand that Christian morality is not first of all about obligations but about happiness
- Realize that the happiness of union with God is our natural destiny made possible by grace
- See the Sermon on the Mount as being at the center of an approach to morality that brings about human flourishing
- Comprehend the connection of human freedom, moral decision-making, and happiness
- Grasp morality as being grounded in human freedom