It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. The Church consistently teaches that this doctrine must be interpreted within the harmony of faith and reason, avoiding reductionism or distortion. Properly understood, it is ordered toward communion with the Most Holy Trinity and participation in the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ. It safeguards revealed truth while inviting deeper intellectual assent and personal conversion. The theological articulation of natural law in the sacramental economy developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church.
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