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4200 </p> 4200 </p>
4201 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p8"> The flesh and the world are said to tempt as the instruments or matter of temptations; inasmuch as one can know what sort 4201 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p8"> The flesh and the world are said to tempt as the instruments or matter of temptations; inasmuch as one can know what sort
4202 of man someone is, according as he follows or resists the desires of the flesh, and according as he despises worldly advantages 4202 of man someone is, according as he follows or resists the desires of the flesh, and according as he despises worldly advantages
4203 and adversity: of which things the devil also makes use in tempting. 4203 and adversity: of which things the devil also makes use in tempting.
4204 </p> 4204 </p>
4205 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p9"> Thus the reply to the first objection is clear.</p> 4205 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p9"> <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> Thus the reply to the first objection is clear.</p>
4206 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p10"> 4206 <p id="FP_Q114_A2-p10">
4207 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The demons know what happens outwardly among men; but the inward disposition of man God alone knows, Who is the "weigher 4207 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The demons know what happens outwardly among men; but the inward disposition of man God alone knows, Who is the "weigher
4208 of spirits" ( 4208 of spirits" (
4209 <a class="scripRef" id="FP_Q114_A2-p10.1" href="./asv.html#Prov.16.2" target="asv">Prov. 16:2</a>). It is this disposition that makes man more prone to one vice than to another: hence the devil tempts, in order to explore 4209 <a class="scripRef" id="FP_Q114_A2-p10.1" href="./asv.html#Prov.16.2" target="asv">Prov. 16:2</a>). It is this disposition that makes man more prone to one vice than to another: hence the devil tempts, in order to explore
4210 this inward disposition of man, so that he may tempt him to that vice to which he is most prone. 4210 this inward disposition of man, so that he may tempt him to that vice to which he is most prone.
4257 desires are curbed by reason, especially if we presuppose the corruption of our natures. Now it is in the power of the free-will 4257 desires are curbed by reason, especially if we presuppose the corruption of our natures. Now it is in the power of the free-will
4258 to curb this appetite and keep it in order. Consequently there is no need for all sins to be due to the instigation of the 4258 to curb this appetite and keep it in order. Consequently there is no need for all sins to be due to the instigation of the
4259 devil. But those sins which are due thereto man perpetrates "through being deceived by the same blandishments as were our 4259 devil. But those sins which are due thereto man perpetrates "through being deceived by the same blandishments as were our
4260 first parents," as Isidore says (De Summo Bono ii). 4260 first parents," as Isidore says (De Summo Bono ii).
4261 </p> 4261 </p>
4262 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p8"> Thus the answer to the first objection is clear.</p> 4262 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> Thus the answer to the first objection is clear.</p>
4263 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p9"> 4263 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p9">
4264 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> When man commits sin without being thereto instigated by the devil, he nevertheless becomes a child of the devil thereby, 4264 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> When man commits sin without being thereto instigated by the devil, he nevertheless becomes a child of the devil thereby,
4265 in so far as he imitates him who was the first to sin. 4265 in so far as he imitates him who was the first to sin.
4266 </p> 4266 </p>
4267 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p10"> 4267 <p id="FP_Q114_A3-p10">
4484 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p13"> 4484 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p13">
4485 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This passage of Augustine is to be understood of the whole corporeal nature considered as a whole, while thus has no nature 4485 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This passage of Augustine is to be understood of the whole corporeal nature considered as a whole, while thus has no nature
4486 inferior to it, on which it can act; as the spiritual nature acts on the corporeal, and the uncreated nature on the created. 4486 inferior to it, on which it can act; as the spiritual nature acts on the corporeal, and the uncreated nature on the created.
4487 Nevertheless one body is inferior to another, forasmuch as it is in potentiality to that which the other has in act. 4487 Nevertheless one body is inferior to another, forasmuch as it is in potentiality to that which the other has in act.
4488 </p> 4488 </p>
4489 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p14"> From this follows the solution of the second objection. But it must be observed, when Avicebron argues thus, "There is a 4489 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p14"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> From this follows the solution of the second objection. But it must be observed, when Avicebron argues thus, "There is a
4490 mover who is not moved, to wit, the first maker of all; therefore, on the other hand, there exists something moved which is 4490 mover who is not moved, to wit, the first maker of all; therefore, on the other hand, there exists something moved which is
4491 purely passive," that this is to be conceded. But this latter is primary matter, which is a pure potentiality, just as God 4491 purely passive," that this is to be conceded. But this latter is primary matter, which is a pure potentiality, just as God
4492 is pure act. Now a body is composed of potentiality and act; and therefore it is both active and passive. 4492 is pure act. Now a body is composed of potentiality and act; and therefore it is both active and passive.
4493 </p> 4493 </p>
4494 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p15"> 4494 <p id="FP_Q115_A1-p15">
4951 </p> 4951 </p>
4952 <p id="FP_Q116_A1-p9"> So therefore inasmuch as all that happens here below is subject to Divine Providence, as being pre-ordained, and as it were 4952 <p id="FP_Q116_A1-p9"> So therefore inasmuch as all that happens here below is subject to Divine Providence, as being pre-ordained, and as it were
4953 "fore-spoken," we can admit the existence of fate: although the holy doctors avoided the use of this word, on account of those 4953 "fore-spoken," we can admit the existence of fate: although the holy doctors avoided the use of this word, on account of those
4954 who twisted its application to a certain force in the position of the stars. Hence Augustine says (De Civ. Dei v, 1): "If 4954 who twisted its application to a certain force in the position of the stars. Hence Augustine says (De Civ. Dei v, 1): "If
4955 anyone ascribes human affairs to fate, meaning thereby the will or power of God, let him keep to his opinion, 4955 anyone ascribes human affairs to fate, meaning thereby the will or power of God, let him keep to his opinion,
4956 but hold his tongue." For this reason Gregory denies the existence of fate: wherefore the first objection's solution is manifest. 4956 but hold his tongue."</p><!-- markup added by HST-->
4957 <p id="FP_Q116_A1-p9a"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> For this reason Gregory denies the existence of fate: wherefore the first objection's solution is manifest.
4957 </p> 4958 </p>
4958 <p id="FP_Q116_A1-p10"> 4959 <p id="FP_Q116_A1-p10">
4959 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Nothing hinders certain things happening by luck or by chance, if compared to their proximate causes: but not if compared 4960 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Nothing hinders certain things happening by luck or by chance, if compared to their proximate causes: but not if compared
4960 to Divine Providence, whereby "nothing happens at random in the world," as Augustine says (QQ. 83, qu. 24). 4961 to Divine Providence, whereby "nothing happens at random in the world," as Augustine says (QQ. 83, qu. 24).
4961 </p> 4962 </p>
5062 it derives a certain unchangeableness, not of absolute but of conditional necessity. In this sense we say that this conditional 5063 it derives a certain unchangeableness, not of absolute but of conditional necessity. In this sense we say that this conditional
5063 is true and necessary: "If God foreknew that this would happen, it will happen." Wherefore Boethius, having said that the 5064 is true and necessary: "If God foreknew that this would happen, it will happen." Wherefore Boethius, having said that the
5064 chain of fate is fickle, shortly afterwards adds---"which, since it is derived from an unchangeable 5065 chain of fate is fickle, shortly afterwards adds---"which, since it is derived from an unchangeable
5065 Providence must also itself be unchangeable." 5066 Providence must also itself be unchangeable."
5066 </p> 5067 </p>
5067 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p9"> From this the answers to the objections are clear.</p> 5068 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p9"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> From this the answers to the objections are clear.</p>
5068 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p10"></p> 5069 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p10"></p>
5069 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p11"></p> 5070 <p id="FP_Q116_A3-p11"></p>
5070 <a href="summa.FP_Q116_A2.html"></a> 5071 <a href="summa.FP_Q116_A2.html"></a>
5071 <a href="summa.FP_Q116_A4.html"></a> 5072 <a href="summa.FP_Q116_A4.html"></a>
5072 </div> 5073 </div>
5989 </p> 5990 </p>
5990 <p id="FP_Q119_A2-p11"> 5991 <p id="FP_Q119_A2-p11">
5991 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The likeness of the begetter to the begotten is on account not of the matter, but of the form of the agent that generates 5992 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The likeness of the begetter to the begotten is on account not of the matter, but of the form of the agent that generates
5992 its like. Wherefore in order for a man to be like his grandfather, there is no need that the corporeal seminal matter should 5993 its like. Wherefore in order for a man to be like his grandfather, there is no need that the corporeal seminal matter should
5993 have been in the grandfather; but that there be in the semen a virtue derived from the soul of the grandfather through the 5994 have been in the grandfather; but that there be in the semen a virtue derived from the soul of the grandfather through the
5994 father. In like manner the third objection is answered. For kinship is not in 5995 father.</p><p id="FP_Q119_A2-p11a"><!-- markup
5996 added by HST--><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> In like manner the third objection is answered. For kinship is not in
5995 relation to matter, but rather to the derivation of the forms. 5997 relation to matter, but rather to the derivation of the forms.
5996 </p> 5998 </p>
5997 <p id="FP_Q119_A2-p12"> 5999 <p id="FP_Q119_A2-p12">
5998 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> These words of Augustine are not to be understood as though the immediate seminal virtue, or the corporeal substance from 6000 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> These words of Augustine are not to be understood as though the immediate seminal virtue, or the corporeal substance from
5999 which this individual was formed were actually in Adam: but so that both were in Adam as in principle. For even the corporeal 6001 which this individual was formed were actually in Adam: but so that both were in Adam as in principle. For even the corporeal