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1301 </p> 1301 </p>
1302 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p11"> 1302 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p11">
1303 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> All such definitions, by whomsoever given, were based on the Socratic theory, and should be explained according to what we 1303 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> All such definitions, by whomsoever given, were based on the Socratic theory, and should be explained according to what we
1304 have said about art (ad 1). 1304 have said about art (ad 1).
1305 </p> 1305 </p>
1306 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p12"> The same applies to the Third Objection.</p> 1306 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The same applies to the Third Objection.</p>
1307 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p13"> 1307 <p id="FS_Q58_A2-p13">
1308 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> Right reason which is in accord with prudence is included in the definition of moral virtue, not as part of its essence, 1308 <b>Reply to Objection 4:</b> Right reason which is in accord with prudence is included in the definition of moral virtue, not as part of its essence,
1309 but as something belonging by way of participation to all the moral virtues, in so far as they are all under the direction 1309 but as something belonging by way of participation to all the moral virtues, in so far as they are all under the direction
1310 of prudence. 1310 of prudence.
1311 </p> 1311 </p>
1947 inordinate passion of the soul. In such cases justice is destroyed in so far as the due measure of the external act is destroyed: 1947 inordinate passion of the soul. In such cases justice is destroyed in so far as the due measure of the external act is destroyed:
1948 while some other virtue is destroyed in so far as the internal passions exceed their due measure. Thus when through anger, 1948 while some other virtue is destroyed in so far as the internal passions exceed their due measure. Thus when through anger,
1949 one man strikes another, justice is destroyed in the undue blow; while gentleness is destroyed by the 1949 one man strikes another, justice is destroyed in the undue blow; while gentleness is destroyed by the
1950 immoderate anger. The same may be clearly applied to other virtues. 1950 immoderate anger. The same may be clearly applied to other virtues.
1951 </p> 1951 </p>
1952 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p9"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first considers operations as the effect of virtue, while the other 1952 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p9"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first considers operations as the effect of virtue, while the other
1953 two consider operation and passion as concurring in the same effect. But in some cases virtue is chiefly about operations, 1953 two consider operation and passion as concurring in the same effect. But in some cases virtue is chiefly about operations,
1954 in others, about passions, for the reason given above. 1954 in others, about passions, for the reason given above.
1955 </p> 1955 </p>
1956 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p10"></p> 1956 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p10"></p>
1957 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p11"></p> 1957 <p id="FS_Q60_A2-p11"></p>
2366 </p> 2366 </p>
2367 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p8"> Secondly, they may be considered in point of their being denominated, each one from that which is foremost in its respective 2367 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p8"> Secondly, they may be considered in point of their being denominated, each one from that which is foremost in its respective
2368 matter, and thus they are specific virtues, condivided with the others. Yet they are called principal in comparison with the 2368 matter, and thus they are specific virtues, condivided with the others. Yet they are called principal in comparison with the
2369 other virtues, on account of the importance of their matter: so that prudence is the virtue which commands; justice, the virtue 2369 other virtues, on account of the importance of their matter: so that prudence is the virtue which commands; justice, the virtue
2370 which is about due actions between equals; temperance, the virtue which suppresses desires for the 2370 which is about due actions between equals; temperance, the virtue which suppresses desires for the
2371 pleasures of touch; and fortitude, the virtue which strengthens against dangers of death. Thus again do the objections fail: 2371 pleasures of touch; and fortitude, the virtue which strengthens against dangers of death.</p>
2372 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p9"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> Thus again do the objections fail:
2372 because the other virtues may be principal in some other way, but these are called principal by reason of their matter, as 2373 because the other virtues may be principal in some other way, but these are called principal by reason of their matter, as
2373 stated above. 2374 stated above.</p>
2374 </p>
2375 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p9"></p>
2376 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p10"></p> 2375 <p id="FS_Q61_A3-p10"></p>
2377 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A2.html"></a> 2376 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A2.html"></a>
2378 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A4.html"></a> 2377 <a href="summa.FS_Q61_A4.html"></a>
2379 </div> 2378 </div>
2380 <div id="FS_Q61_A4" class="div4"> 2379 <div id="FS_Q61_A4" class="div4">
2446 mind is strengthened by fortitude against dangers of death, which is a matter of very great difficulty, is more able to 2445 mind is strengthened by fortitude against dangers of death, which is a matter of very great difficulty, is more able to
2447 remain firm against the onslaught of pleasures; for as Cicero says (De Offic. i), "it would be inconsistent for a man to be 2446 remain firm against the onslaught of pleasures; for as Cicero says (De Offic. i), "it would be inconsistent for a man to be
2448 unbroken by fear, and yet vanquished by cupidity; or that he should be conquered by lust, after showing himself to be unconquered 2447 unbroken by fear, and yet vanquished by cupidity; or that he should be conquered by lust, after showing himself to be unconquered
2449 by toil." 2448 by toil."
2450 </p> 2449 </p>
2451 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p9"> From this the Reply to the Second Objection is clear. For temperance observes the mean in all things, and fortitude keeps 2450 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p9"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> From this the Reply to the Second Objection is clear. For temperance observes the mean in all things, and fortitude keeps
2452 the mind unbent by the enticements of pleasures, either in so far as these virtues are taken to denote certain general conditions 2451 the mind unbent by the enticements of pleasures, either in so far as these virtues are taken to denote certain general conditions
2453 of virtue, or in the sense that they overflow on to one another, as explained above. 2452 of virtue, or in the sense that they overflow on to one another, as explained above.
2454 </p> 2453 </p>
2455 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p10"> 2454 <p id="FS_Q61_A4-p10">
2456 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> These four general conditions of virtue set down by the Philosopher, are not proper to the aforesaid virtues. They may, however, 2455 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> These four general conditions of virtue set down by the Philosopher, are not proper to the aforesaid virtues. They may, however,
2795 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p7"> But in the order of perfection, charity precedes faith and hope: because both faith and hope are quickened by charity, and 2794 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p7"> But in the order of perfection, charity precedes faith and hope: because both faith and hope are quickened by charity, and
2796 receive from charity their full complement as virtues. For thus charity is the mother and the root of all the virtues, inasmuch 2795 receive from charity their full complement as virtues. For thus charity is the mother and the root of all the virtues, inasmuch
2797 as it is the form of them all, as we shall state further on ( 2796 as it is the form of them all, as we shall state further on (
2798 <a id="FS_Q62_A4-p7.1" shape="rect" href="summa.SS_Q23_A8.html">SS, Q[23], A[8]</a>). 2797 <a id="FS_Q62_A4-p7.1" shape="rect" href="summa.SS_Q23_A8.html">SS, Q[23], A[8]</a>).
2799 </p> 2798 </p>
2800 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p8"> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> 2799 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p>
2801 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p9"> 2800 <p id="FS_Q62_A4-p9">
2802 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Augustine is speaking of that hope whereby a man hopes to obtain bliss through the merits which he has already: this belongs 2801 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Augustine is speaking of that hope whereby a man hopes to obtain bliss through the merits which he has already: this belongs
2803 to hope quickened by and following charity. But it is possible for a man before having charity, to hope through merits not 2802 to hope quickened by and following charity. But it is possible for a man before having charity, to hope through merits not
2804 already possessed, but which he hopes to possess. 2803 already possessed, but which he hopes to possess.
2805 </p> 2804 </p>
2890 various matters, which constitute the sphere of virtue's action, and according to various circumstances. 2889 various matters, which constitute the sphere of virtue's action, and according to various circumstances.
2891 </p> 2890 </p>
2892 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p10"> It is therefore evident that all virtues are in us by nature, according to aptitude and inchoation, but not according to 2891 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p10"> It is therefore evident that all virtues are in us by nature, according to aptitude and inchoation, but not according to
2893 perfection, except the theological virtues, which are entirely from without. 2892 perfection, except the theological virtues, which are entirely from without.
2894 </p> 2893 </p>
2895 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p11"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two argue about the nurseries of virtue which are in us by 2894 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p11"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two argue about the nurseries of virtue which are in us by
2896 nature, inasmuch as we are rational beings. The third objection must be taken in the sense that, owing to the natural disposition 2895 nature, inasmuch as we are rational beings. The third objection must be taken in the sense that, owing to the natural disposition
2897 which the body has from birth, one has an aptitude for pity, another for living temperately, another for some other virtue. 2896 which the body has from birth, one has an aptitude for pity, another for living temperately, another for some other virtue.
2898 </p> 2897 </p>
2899 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p12"></p> 2898 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p12"></p>
2900 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p13"></p> 2899 <p id="FS_Q63_A1-p13"></p>
3216 due, neither more nor less. But the other moral virtues deal with interior passions wherein the right cannot be established 3215 due, neither more nor less. But the other moral virtues deal with interior passions wherein the right cannot be established
3217 in the same way, since men are variously situated in relation to their passions; hence the rectitude of reason has to be established 3216 in the same way, since men are variously situated in relation to their passions; hence the rectitude of reason has to be established
3218 in the passions, with due regard to us, who are moved in respect of the 3217 in the passions, with due regard to us, who are moved in respect of the
3219 passions. 3218 passions.
3220 </p> 3219 </p>
3221 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p8"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two arguments take the rational mean as being in the very 3220 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p8"><b>Reply to Objections:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections. For the first two arguments take the rational mean as being in the very
3222 act of reason, while the third argues from the mean of justice. 3221 act of reason, while the third argues from the mean of justice.
3223 </p> 3222 </p>
3224 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p9"></p> 3223 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p9"></p>
3225 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p10"></p> 3224 <p id="FS_Q64_A2-p10"></p>
3226 <a href="summa.FS_Q64_A1.html"></a> 3225 <a href="summa.FS_Q64_A1.html"></a>
3457 acquires scientific knowledge about some conclusion which had never been presented to his mind before. Now we speak of having 3456 acquires scientific knowledge about some conclusion which had never been presented to his mind before. Now we speak of having
3458 a thing when we are on the point of having it, according to the saying of the Philosopher (Phys. ii, text. 56): "That which 3457 a thing when we are on the point of having it, according to the saying of the Philosopher (Phys. ii, text. 56): "That which
3459 is 3458 is
3460 scarcely lacking is not lacking at all." 3459 scarcely lacking is not lacking at all."
3461 </p> 3460 </p>
3462 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p12"> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> 3461 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p>
3463 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p13"> 3462 <p id="FS_Q65_A1-p13">
3464 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The intellectual virtues are about divers matters having no relation to one another, as is clearly the case with the various 3463 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The intellectual virtues are about divers matters having no relation to one another, as is clearly the case with the various
3465 sciences and arts. Hence we do not observe in them the connection that is to be found among the moral virtues, which are about 3464 sciences and arts. Hence we do not observe in them the connection that is to be found among the moral virtues, which are about
3466 passions and operations, that are clearly related to one another. For all the passions have their rise in certain initial 3465 passions and operations, that are clearly related to one another. For all the passions have their rise in certain initial
3467 passions, viz. love and hatred, and terminate in certain others, viz. pleasure 3466 passions, viz. love and hatred, and terminate in certain others, viz. pleasure
3910 </p> 3909 </p>
3911 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p11"> 3910 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p11">
3912 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> One saint is praised chiefly for one virtue, another saint for another virtue, on account of his more admirable readiness 3911 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> One saint is praised chiefly for one virtue, another saint for another virtue, on account of his more admirable readiness
3913 for the act of one virtue than for the act of another virtue. 3912 for the act of one virtue than for the act of another virtue.
3914 </p> 3913 </p>
3915 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p12"> This suffices for the Reply to the Third Objection.</p> 3914 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p12"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Third Objection.</p>
3916 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p13"></p> 3915 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p13"></p>
3917 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p14"></p> 3916 <p id="FS_Q66_A2-p14"></p>
3918 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A1.html"></a> 3917 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A1.html"></a>
3919 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A3.html"></a> 3918 <a href="summa.FS_Q66_A3.html"></a>
3920 </div> 3919 </div>
4266 </p> 4265 </p>
4267 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p9"> 4266 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p9">
4268 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher is speaking there of these moral virtues, as to their material element; thus he speaks of justice, as regards 4267 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> The Philosopher is speaking there of these moral virtues, as to their material element; thus he speaks of justice, as regards
4269 "commutations and distributions"; of fortitude, as to "matters of terror and danger"; of temperance, in respect of "lewd desires." 4268 "commutations and distributions"; of fortitude, as to "matters of terror and danger"; of temperance, in respect of "lewd desires."
4270 </p> 4269 </p>
4271 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p10"> The same applies to the Second Objection. For those things that concern the active life, belong to the material element of 4270 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p10"> <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The same applies to the Second Objection. For those things that concern the active life, belong to the material element of
4272 the virtues. 4271 the virtues.
4273 </p> 4272 </p>
4274 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p11"> 4273 <p id="FS_Q67_A1-p11">
4275 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> There is a twofold state after this life; one before the resurrection, during which the soul will be separate from the body; 4274 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> There is a twofold state after this life; one before the resurrection, during which the soul will be separate from the body;
4276 the other, after the resurrection, when the souls will be reunited to their bodies. In this state of resurrection, the irrational 4275 the other, after the resurrection, when the souls will be reunited to their bodies. In this state of resurrection, the irrational
4450 </p> 4449 </p>
4451 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p12"> 4450 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p12">
4452 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Faith is the foundation in as much as it is knowledge: consequently when this knowledge is perfected, the foundation will 4451 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Faith is the foundation in as much as it is knowledge: consequently when this knowledge is perfected, the foundation will
4453 be perfected also. 4452 be perfected also.
4454 </p> 4453 </p>
4455 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p13"> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> 4454 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p13">
4455 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p>
4456 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p14"></p> 4456 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p14"></p>
4457 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p15"></p> 4457 <p id="FS_Q67_A3-p15"></p>
4458 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A2.html"></a> 4458 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A2.html"></a>
4459 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A4.html"></a> 4459 <a href="summa.FS_Q67_A4.html"></a>
4460 </div> 4460 </div>
5981 </p> 5981 </p>
5982 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p9"> 5982 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p9">
5983 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> "Good happens in one way, evil in all manner of ways," as Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv): so that to one virtue many vices 5983 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> "Good happens in one way, evil in all manner of ways," as Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv): so that to one virtue many vices
5984 are contrary. Consequently we must not be surprised if the works of the flesh are more numerous than the fruits of the spirit. 5984 are contrary. Consequently we must not be surprised if the works of the flesh are more numerous than the fruits of the spirit.
5985 </p> 5985 </p>
5986 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p10"> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p> 5986 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Reply to the Third Objection is clear from what has been said.</p>
5987 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p11"></p> 5987 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p11"></p>
5988 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p12"></p> 5988 <p id="FS_Q70_A4-p12"></p>
5989 <a href="summa.FS_Q70_A3.html"></a> 5989 <a href="summa.FS_Q70_A3.html"></a>
5990 <a href="summa.FS_Q71.html"></a> 5990 <a href="summa.FS_Q71.html"></a>
5991 </div> 5991 </div>
6566 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p9"> 6566 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p9">
6567 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> As a gloss says on the same passage, these vices are called works of the flesh, not as though they consisted in carnal pleasure; 6567 <b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> As a gloss says on the same passage, these vices are called works of the flesh, not as though they consisted in carnal pleasure;
6568 but flesh here denotes man, who is said to live according to the flesh, when he lives according to himself, as Augustine says 6568 but flesh here denotes man, who is said to live according to the flesh, when he lives according to himself, as Augustine says
6569 (De Civ. Dei xiv, 2,3). The reason of this is because every failing in the human reason is due in some way to the carnal sense. 6569 (De Civ. Dei xiv, 2,3). The reason of this is because every failing in the human reason is due in some way to the carnal sense.
6570 </p> 6570 </p>
6571 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p10"> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p> 6571 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the Second Objection.</p>
6572 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p11"> 6572 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p11">
6573 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Even in the carnal sins there is a spiritual act, viz. the act of reason: but the end of these sins, from which they are 6573 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Even in the carnal sins there is a spiritual act, viz. the act of reason: but the end of these sins, from which they are
6574 named, is carnal pleasure. 6574 named, is carnal pleasure.
6575 </p> 6575 </p>
6576 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p12"> 6576 <p id="FS_Q72_A2-p12">
9049 the judgment about the object of the will, as stated. 9049 the judgment about the object of the will, as stated.
9050 </p> 9050 </p>
9051 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p9"> 9051 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p9">
9052 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The higher mover is not directly moved by the lower; but, in a manner, it can be moved by it indirectly, as stated. 9052 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> The higher mover is not directly moved by the lower; but, in a manner, it can be moved by it indirectly, as stated.
9053 </p> 9053 </p>
9054 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p10"> The Third Objection is solved in like manner.</p> 9054 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p10"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> The Third Objection is solved in like manner.</p>
9055 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p11"></p> 9055 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p11"></p>
9056 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p12"></p> 9056 <p id="FS_Q77_A1-p12"></p>
9057 <a href="summa.FS_Q77.html"></a> 9057 <a href="summa.FS_Q77.html"></a>
9058 <a href="summa.FS_Q77_A2.html"></a> 9058 <a href="summa.FS_Q77_A2.html"></a>
9059 </div> 9059 </div>
10281 </p> 10281 </p>
10282 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p10"> 10282 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p10">
10283 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This apparition of imaginary forms is not altogether outside the order of nature, nor is it due to a command alone, but according 10283 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> This apparition of imaginary forms is not altogether outside the order of nature, nor is it due to a command alone, but according
10284 to local movement, as explained above. 10284 to local movement, as explained above.
10285 </p> 10285 </p>
10286 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p11"> Consequently the Reply to the Third Objection is clear, because these forms are received originally from the senses.</p> 10286 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p11"><b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Consequently the Reply to the Third Objection is clear, because these forms are received originally from the senses.</p>
10287 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p12"></p> 10287 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p12"></p>
10288 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p13"></p> 10288 <p id="FS_Q80_A2-p13"></p>
10289 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A1.html"></a> 10289 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A1.html"></a>
10290 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A3.html"></a> 10290 <a href="summa.FS_Q80_A3.html"></a>
10291 </div> 10291 </div>
11425 said to be the "beginning" of every sin. On the other hand, in the order of execution, the first place belongs to that which 11425 said to be the "beginning" of every sin. On the other hand, in the order of execution, the first place belongs to that which
11426 by furnishing the opportunity of fulfilling all desires of sin, has the character of a root, and such are riches; so that, 11426 by furnishing the opportunity of fulfilling all desires of sin, has the character of a root, and such are riches; so that,
11427 from this point of view, covetousness is said to be the "root" of all evils, as stated above 11427 from this point of view, covetousness is said to be the "root" of all evils, as stated above
11428 <a id="FS_Q84_A2-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q84_A1.html">(A[1])</a>. 11428 <a id="FS_Q84_A2-p7.2" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q84_A1.html">(A[1])</a>.
11429 </p> 11429 </p>
11430 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p8"> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p> 11430 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1:</b> This suffices for the Reply to the First Objection.</p>
11431 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p9"> 11431 <p id="FS_Q84_A2-p9">
11432 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Apostasy from God is stated to be the beginning of pride, in so far as it denotes a turning away from God, because from the 11432 <b>Reply to Objection 2:</b> Apostasy from God is stated to be the beginning of pride, in so far as it denotes a turning away from God, because from the
11433 fact that man wishes not to be subject to God, it follows that he desires inordinately his own excellence in temporal things. 11433 fact that man wishes not to be subject to God, it follows that he desires inordinately his own excellence in temporal things.
11434 Wherefore, in the passage quoted, apostasy from God does not denote the special sin, but rather that general condition of 11434 Wherefore, in the passage quoted, apostasy from God does not denote the special sin, but rather that general condition of
11435 every sin, consisting in its turning away from God. It may also be said that 11435 every sin, consisting in its turning away from God. It may also be said that
11895 Again, there is the good of virtue and grace: this too has its mode, species and order, and is entirely taken away by sin. 11895 Again, there is the good of virtue and grace: this too has its mode, species and order, and is entirely taken away by sin.
11896 Lastly, there is a good consisting in the ordinate act itself, which also has its mode, species and order, the privation of 11896 Lastly, there is a good consisting in the ordinate act itself, which also has its mode, species and order, the privation of
11897 which is essentially sin. Hence it is clear both how sin is privation of mode, species and order, and how it destroys or diminishes 11897 which is essentially sin. Hence it is clear both how sin is privation of mode, species and order, and how it destroys or diminishes
11898 mode, species and order. 11898 mode, species and order.
11899 </p> 11899 </p>
11900 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p8"> This suffices for the Replies to the first two Objections.</p> 11900 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p8"><b>Reply to Objection 1&amp;2:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the first two Objections.</p>
11901 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p9"> 11901 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p9">
11902 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Mode, species and order follow one from the other, as explained above: and so they are destroyed or diminished together. 11902 <b>Reply to Objection 3:</b> Mode, species and order follow one from the other, as explained above: and so they are destroyed or diminished together.
11903 </p> 11903 </p>
11904 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p10"></p> 11904 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p10"></p>
11905 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p11"></p> 11905 <p id="FS_Q85_A4-p11"></p>
12042 that it is corruptible is due to a condition of matter, and is not chosen by nature: indeed nature would choose an 12042 that it is corruptible is due to a condition of matter, and is not chosen by nature: indeed nature would choose an
12043 incorruptible matter if it could. But God, to Whom every nature is subject, in forming man supplied the defect of nature, 12043 incorruptible matter if it could. But God, to Whom every nature is subject, in forming man supplied the defect of nature,
12044 and by the gift of original justice, gave the body a certain incorruptibility, as was stated in the 12044 and by the gift of original justice, gave the body a certain incorruptibility, as was stated in the
12045 <a id="FS_Q85_A6-p10.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q97_A1.html">FP, Q[97], A[1]</a>. It is in this sense that it is said that "God made not death," and that death is the punishment of sin. 12045 <a id="FS_Q85_A6-p10.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FP_Q97_A1.html">FP, Q[97], A[1]</a>. It is in this sense that it is said that "God made not death," and that death is the punishment of sin.
12046 </p> 12046 </p>
12047 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p11"> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections.</p> 12047 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p11"><b>Reply to Objection 1--3:</b> This suffices for the Replies to the Objections.</p>
12048 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p12"></p> 12048 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p12"></p>
12049 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p13"></p> 12049 <p id="FS_Q85_A6-p13"></p>
12050 <a href="summa.FS_Q85_A5.html"></a> 12050 <a href="summa.FS_Q85_A5.html"></a>
12051 <a href="summa.FS_Q86.html"></a> 12051 <a href="summa.FS_Q86.html"></a>
12052 </div> 12052 </div>
13006 </p> 13006 </p>
13007 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5"> 13007 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5">
13008 <b>Objection 4:</b> Further, a disposition may become a habit. Now venial sin is a disposition to mortal, as stated 13008 <b>Objection 4:</b> Further, a disposition may become a habit. Now venial sin is a disposition to mortal, as stated
13009 <a id="FS_Q88_A4-p5.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q88_A3.html">(A[3])</a>. Therefore a venial sin can become mortal. 13009 <a id="FS_Q88_A4-p5.1" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q88_A3.html">(A[3])</a>. Therefore a venial sin can become mortal.
13010 </p> 13010 </p>
13011 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p5a">
13012 <b>On the contrary,</b>
13013 Those which differ infinitely, are not be transformed one to another. But a mortal sin
13014 differs infinitely from a venial sin, as is apparent from the above <a
13015 id="FS_Q88_A4-p5a" shape="rect" href="summa.FS_Q87_A5.html">(Q[87] A[5])</a>.
13016 Therefore venial [sin] cannot become mortal. [HST translation, missing
13017 from original]</p>
13011 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p6"> 13018 <p id="FS_Q88_A4-p6">
13012 <b>I answer that,</b> The fact of a venial sin becoming a mortal sin may be understood in three ways. First, so that the same identical act be 13019 <b>I answer that,</b> The fact of a venial sin becoming a mortal sin may be understood in three ways. First, so that the same identical act be
13013 at first a venial, and then a mortal sin. This is impossible: because a sin, like any moral act, consists chiefly in an act 13020 at first a venial, and then a mortal sin. This is impossible: because a sin, like any moral act, consists chiefly in an act
13014 of the will: so that an act is not one morally, if the will be changed, although the act be continuous physically. If, however, 13021 of the will: so that an act is not one morally, if the will be changed, although the act be continuous physically. If, however,
13015 the will be not changed, it is not possible for a venial sin to become mortal. 13022 the will be not changed, it is not possible for a venial sin to become mortal.