Intrinsic here, IMHO, has to do with the inherent quality of the action - all other conditions be equal. I.e., without regard to the person, their sin, nature, etc. etc., the act or thing being considered has an inherent value.
“Love of God” has inherent value. Of itself without consideration of any other conditions.
**Intrinsic here, IMHO, has to do with the inherent quality of the action **
To me, the intrinsic in this goodness is a direct gift of God at our Creation.
So I guess we differ on that. Of course, the original sin, (and all other sins for an adult) are wiped away and forgotten with the Sacrament of Baptism.
So is a person “righteous” in your words, right after Baptism?
BTW, good discussion.