The Catholic Book Club discussion

2. Sophie felt she was justified to help Jake cheat in order to expose him to others. Do you think it’s ever right to do wrong to prove a point?

No. I have seen people say over and over that you shouldn't stop someone from sinning by sinning. Or the often used phrase, two wrongs don't make a right.

Nicole wrote: "No. I have seen people say over and over that you shouldn't stop someone from sinning by sinning. Or the often used phrase, two wrongs don't make a right."

Right. It is a fundamental concept of Catholic moral theology that one may not do wrong with the intent that good would result. In other words, the ends do not justify the means. A good action must involve both a good means and a good end.