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1001 2, 96 | De Lib. Arb. i, 5): "The law which is framed for the
1002 2, 96 | providence. Nor, if this law does not attempt to do everything,
1003 2, 96 | Wherefore, too, ~human law does not prohibit everything
1004 2, 96 | forbidden by the natural ~law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1005 2, 96 | Para. 1/1~Whether human law prescribes acts of all the
1006 2, 96 | It would seem that human law does not prescribe acts
1007 2, 96 | acts of virtue. But human law ~does not prohibit all vices,
1008 2, 96 | But virtue is the ~end of law; so that whatever is from
1009 2, 96 | come under a ~precept of law. Therefore human law does
1010 2, 96 | of law. Therefore human law does not prescribe all acts
1011 2, 96 | Para. 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, law is ordained to the common
1012 2, 96 | private good. Therefore the law does not prescribe all acts ~
1013 2, 96 | says (Ethic. v, 1) that the law ~"prescribes the performance
1014 2, 96 | the other ~virtues. But law, as stated above (Q[90],
1015 2, 96 | cannot be prescribed by the ~law. Nevertheless human law
1016 2, 96 | law. Nevertheless human law does not prescribe concerning
1017 2, 96 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: Human law does not forbid all vicious
1018 2, 96 | things: ~and in this way law prescribes certain acts
1019 2, 96 | come under a precept of law, but is the end at which
1020 2, 96 | Para. 1/1~Whether human law binds a man in conscience?~
1021 2, 96 | It would seem that human law does not bind man in conscience.
1022 2, 96 | man, which frames human law, is beneath the Divine power. ~
1023 2, 96 | power. ~Therefore human law cannot impose its precept
1024 2, 96 | tradition." Therefore human law does not bind a man in ~
1025 2, 96 | conscience, from the eternal law ~whence they are derived,
1026 2, 96 | that is to say, when the law that is made does not exceed ~
1027 2, 96 | as when a ~man makes a law that goes beyond the power
1028 2, 96 | De Lib. Arb. i, ~5), "a law that is not just, seems
1029 2, 96 | not just, seems to be no law at all." Wherefore such ~
1030 2, 96 | contrary to the Divine law: and laws of this kind must
1031 2, 96 | Wherefore in such matters human law should not be obeyed.~Aquin.:
1032 2, 96 | This argument is true of a law that inflicts unjust hurt
1033 2, 96 | is man bound to obey the law, provided ~he avoid giving
1034 2, 96 | Whether all are subject to the law?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1035 2, 96 | not all are subject to the law. For those ~alone are subject
1036 2, 96 | alone are subject to a law for whom a law is made.
1037 2, 96 | subject to a law for whom a law is made. But the Apostle
1038 2, 96 | says ~(1 Tim. 1:9): "The law is not made for the just
1039 2, 96 | are not subject to the law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1040 2, 96 | is guided by a private law need not for any reason
1041 2, 96 | be bound by the public ~law." Now all spiritual men
1042 2, 96 | men are led by the private law of the Holy Ghost, ~for
1043 2, 96 | men are subject to human law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1044 2, 96 | that ~is exempt from the law is not bound thereby. Therefore
1045 2, 96 | all are ~subject to the law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1046 2, 96 | should be ~subject to human law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1047 2, 96 | ad 2), the notion ~of law contains two things: first,
1048 2, 96 | a man may be subject to ~law in two ways. First, as the
1049 2, 96 | power, is subject to the law ~framed by that power. But
1050 2, 96 | being under a yet higher ~law; thus the subject of a proconsul
1051 2, 96 | who is simply subject to a law, may not be a subject thereto
1052 2, 96 | he is ruled by a higher law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1053 2, 96 | said to be subject to a law as the coerced is subject ~
1054 2, 96 | are not subject to ~the law, but only the wicked. Because
1055 2, 96 | good is in harmony with the law, whereas ~the will of the
1056 2, 96 | good are not subject to the law, but only the wicked.~Aquin.:
1057 2, 96 | for, in this way, "the law is not made for the just
1058 2, 96 | men": because "they ~are a law to themselves," since they "
1059 2, 96 | they "show the work of the law written in ~their hearts,"
1060 2, 96 | 14,15). Consequently the law ~does not enforce itself
1061 2, 96 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The law of the Holy Ghost is above
1062 2, 96 | Holy Ghost is above all law framed by man: ~and therefore
1063 2, 96 | far as they are led by the law of the ~Holy Ghost, are
1064 2, 96 | are not subject to the law in those matters that are ~
1065 2, 96 | spiritual men are subject to law, is due to the leading of
1066 2, 96 | said to be "exempt from the law," as to ~its coercive power;
1067 2, 96 | coerced by ~himself, and law has no coercive power save
1068 2, 96 | said to be exempt from the law, ~because none is competent
1069 2, 96 | if he acts against the ~law. Wherefore on Ps. 50:6: "
1070 2, 96 | the ~directive force of law, the sovereign is subject
1071 2, 96 | sovereign is subject to the law by his own ~will, according
1072 2, 96 | Cum omnes) that ~"whatever law a man makes for another,
1073 2, 96 | Moribus] says: 'Obey the law that ~thou makest thyself.'"
1074 2, 96 | sovereign is not exempt from the law, as to ~its directive force;
1075 2, 96 | the sovereign is above the law, in so far as, when ~it
1076 2, 96 | expedient, he can change the law, and dispense in it according
1077 2, 96 | Whether he who is under a law may act beside the letter
1078 2, 96 | beside the letter of the law?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1079 2, 96 | that he who is subject to a law may not act beside the ~
1080 2, 96 | beside the ~letter of the law. For Augustine says (De
1081 2, 96 | disregard the letter of the law, saying that he observes
1082 2, 96 | to pass judgment on the law. ~Therefore it is not right
1083 2, 96 | for one who is under the law to disregard the ~letter
1084 2, 96 | disregard the ~letter of the law, in order to observe the
1085 2, 96 | competent to interpret the law who can make ~the law. But
1086 2, 96 | the law who can make ~the law. But those who are subject
1087 2, 96 | those who are subject to the law cannot make the law. ~Therefore
1088 2, 96 | the law cannot make the law. ~Therefore they have no
1089 2, 96 | according to the letter of the law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1090 2, 96 | than by the words of the law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1091 2, 96 | stated above (A[4]), every law is directed to the ~common
1092 2, 96 | the force and nature of law accordingly. ~Hence the
1093 2, 96 | Senat.]: "By no reason of law, or favor of equity, is
1094 2, 96 | observance of some point of law conduces to the common weal
1095 2, 96 | single case, he shapes the ~law according to what happens
1096 2, 96 | the observance of ~that law would be hurtful to the
1097 2, 96 | city it be an ~established law that the gates of the city
1098 2, 96 | contrary to ~the letter of the law, in order to maintain the
1099 2, 96 | if the observance of the law ~according to the letter
1100 2, 96 | since necessity knows no ~law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[96] A[
1101 2, 96 | beside the letter of the law, does not judge the law;
1102 2, 96 | law, does not judge the law; but of a particular case
1103 2, 96 | that the letter of the law is not to be observed.~Aquin.:
1104 2, 96 | does not ~interpret the law simply; but in a case in
1105 2, 96 | according to the letter of the law, ~or consult those in power.~
1106 2, 96 | confusion: but should ~frame the law according to that which
1107 2, 97 | inquiry:~(1) Whether human law is changeable?~(2) Whether
1108 2, 97 | custom obtains the ~force of law?~(4) Whether the application
1109 2, 97 | the application of human law should be changed by ~dispensation
1110 2, 97 | Para. 1/1~Whether human law should be changed in any
1111 2, 97 | It would seem that human law should not be changed in
1112 2, 97 | way at ~all. Because human law is derived from the natural
1113 2, 97 | derived from the natural law, as stated above ~(Q[95],
1114 2, 97 | A[2]). But the natural law endures unchangeably. Therefore
1115 2, 97 | unchangeably. Therefore human ~law should also remain without
1116 2, 97 | absolutely stable. But human law is the measure of human
1117 2, 97 | it is of the essence of law to be just and right, as ~
1118 2, 97 | Therefore that which is law once, should be always law.~
1119 2, 97 | law once, should be always law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1120 2, 97 | Arb. i, 6): "A temporal law, ~however just, may be justly
1121 2, 97 | above (Q[91], A[3]), human law is a dictate of ~reason,
1122 2, 97 | the just change of human law: one on the part of reason;
1123 2, 97 | whose acts are regulated by law. The cause on the part of ~
1124 2, 97 | whose acts are regulated by law, the law can be ~rightly
1125 2, 97 | are regulated by law, the law can be ~rightly changed
1126 2, 97 | it is right to enact a law allowing ~such a people
1127 2, 97 | Reply OBJ 1: The natural law is a participation of the
1128 2, 97 | participation of the eternal law, as ~stated above (Q[91],
1129 2, 97 | imperfect: wherefore ~his law is subject to change. Moreover
1130 2, 97 | change. Moreover the natural law contains certain ~universal
1131 2, 97 | everlasting: whereas human law contains ~certain particular
1132 2, 97 | change. And ~therefore human law cannot be altogether unchangeable.~
1133 2, 97 | right ~is predicated of law with reference to the common
1134 2, 97 | Para. 1/1~Whether human law should always be changed,
1135 2, 97 | It would seem that human law should be changed, whenever ~
1136 2, 97 | stated above (A[1]), human law is rightly changed, in ~
1137 2, 97 | extent, the mere change of law is of itself prejudicial
1138 2, 97 | grave. Consequently, when a law is changed, the binding ~
1139 2, 97 | the binding ~power of the law is diminished, in so far
1140 2, 97 | abolished. ~Wherefore human law should never be changed,
1141 2, 97 | that either the existing ~law is clearly unjust, or its
1142 2, 97 | before departing from a law which has long been considered ~
1143 2, 97 | custom can obtain force of law?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1144 2, 97 | custom cannot obtain force of law, nor abolish ~a law. Because
1145 2, 97 | force of law, nor abolish ~a law. Because human law is derived
1146 2, 97 | abolish ~a law. Because human law is derived from the natural
1147 2, 97 | derived from the natural law and from the ~Divine law,
1148 2, 97 | law and from the ~Divine law, as stated above (Q[93],
1149 2, 97 | cannot change either the law of nature or the Divine
1150 2, 97 | of nature or the Divine law. Therefore ~neither can
1151 2, 97 | neither can it change human law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1152 2, 97 | first acted ~against the law, did evil. Therefore by
1153 2, 97 | good is the result. Now a law is something good; since
1154 2, 97 | of ~human acts. Therefore law is not abolished by custom,
1155 2, 97 | custom should obtain force of law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1156 2, 97 | custom cannot obtain force of law, so as to abolish the law.~
1157 2, 97 | law, so as to abolish the law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1158 2, 97 | as those who disobey the law of God."~Aquin.: SMT FS
1159 2, 97 | 1/1~I answer that, All law proceeds from the reason
1160 2, 97 | will of God; ~the human law from the will of man, regulated
1161 2, 97 | evident that by ~human speech, law can be both changed and
1162 2, 97 | so as to make a custom, law ~can be changed and expounded;
1163 2, 97 | which ~obtains force of law, in so far as by repeated
1164 2, 97 | custom has the force ~of a law, abolishes law, and is the
1165 2, 97 | force ~of a law, abolishes law, and is the interpreter
1166 2, 97 | and is the interpreter of law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1167 2, 97 | should be ~eradicated by law and reason."~Aquin.: SMT
1168 2, 97 | sometimes to act beside the law; namely, ~in a case where
1169 2, 97 | namely, ~in a case where the law fails; yet the act will
1170 2, 97 | then custom ~shows that the law is no longer useful: just
1171 2, 97 | verbal promulgation of a law to the contrary. If, however,
1172 2, 97 | reason remains, for which the law was useful hitherto, then
1173 2, 97 | that prevails against the law, but the law that overcomes
1174 2, 97 | against the law, but the law that overcomes the ~custom:
1175 2, 97 | the sole reason for the law seeming useless, be ~that
1176 2, 97 | one of the conditions of law. For it ~is not easy to
1177 2, 97 | own laws, or to abolish a law made by a higher authority; ~
1178 2, 97 | custom obtains force of law, ~in so far as it is tolerated
1179 2, 97 | from ~human laws. For the law is established for the "
1180 2, 97 | compliance with the general law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1181 2, 97 | a precept of the ~Divine law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1182 2, 97 | 1~OBJ 3: Further, human law, in order to be just, should
1183 2, 97 | requisite to the nature of law, as laid ~down by Isidore (
1184 2, 97 | dispense from the human law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[97] A[
1185 2, 97 | empowered to dispense in a human law that ~rests upon his authority,
1186 2, 97 | authority, so that, when the law fails in its application ~
1187 2, 97 | allow the precept of the law not to ~be observed. If
1188 2, 97 | from observing the general law, ~this should not be done
1189 2, 97 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: Natural law, so far as it contains general
1190 2, 97 | similar. But to the Divine law each ~man stands as a private
1191 2, 97 | private person to the public law to which he is subject. ~
1192 2, 97 | dispense from public human law, except the man ~from whom
1193 2, 97 | except the man ~from whom the law derives its authority, or
1194 2, 97 | precepts of the Divine law, which are from God, none
1195 2, 98 | Para. 1/1 - OF THE OLD LAW (SIX ARTICLES)~In due sequence
1196 2, 98 | must now consider the Old Law; and (1) The Law ~itself; (
1197 2, 98 | the Old Law; and (1) The Law ~itself; (2) Its precepts.
1198 2, 98 | inquiry:~(1) Whether the Old Law was good?~(2) Whether it
1199 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law was good?~Aquin.: SMT FS
1200 2, 98 | would seem that the Old Law was not good. For it is
1201 2, 98 | they shall not live." But a law is not said to be good except
1202 2, 98 | contains. Therefore the ~Old Law was not good.~Aquin.: SMT
1203 2, 98 | belongs to the goodness of a law that it conduce to ~the
1204 2, 98 | Etym. v, 3). But the Old Law was not ~salutary; rather
1205 2, 98 | 8, seqq.): "Without the law sin was dead. And I lived
1206 2, 98 | lived some time without ~the law. But when the commandment
1207 2, 98 | Again he ~says (Rm. 5:20): "Law entered in that sin might
1208 2, 98 | abound." Therefore the ~Old Law was not good.~Aquin.: SMT
1209 2, 98 | belongs to the goodness of the law that it should be ~possible
1210 2, 98 | custom. But such the Old Law was not: since Peter said (
1211 2, 98 | Therefore it seems ~that the Old Law was not good.~Aquin.: SMT
1212 2, 98 | Rm. 7:12): "Wherefore the law indeed ~is holy, and the
1213 2, 98 | Without any doubt, the Old Law was good. For just as a ~
1214 2, 98 | with right ~reason, so is a law proved to be good if it
1215 2, 98 | with reason. Now the ~Old Law was in accordance with reason.
1216 2, 98 | 20:17). Moreover the same law ~forbade all kinds of sin;
1217 2, 98 | evident that it was a good law. The Apostle argues in ~
1218 2, 98 | he (verse 22), "with the law ~of God, according to the
1219 2, 98 | 16): "I consent to ~the law, that is good."~Aquin.:
1220 2, 98 | observed that the end of human law is ~different from the end
1221 2, 98 | different from the end of Divine law. For the end of human law
1222 2, 98 | law. For the end of human law is the ~temporal tranquillity
1223 2, 98 | of the state, which end law effects by directing ~external
1224 2, 98 | hand, the end of the Divine law is ~to bring man to that
1225 2, 98 | the perfection of human law, viz. ~the prohibition and
1226 2, 98 | perfection of the Divine law: but it is requisite that
1227 2, 98 | charity" which ~fulfilleth the law . . . "is spread abroad
1228 2, 98 | Rm. 6:23). But the Old Law ~could not confer this grace,
1229 2, 98 | written (Jn. 1:17), the law was given "by Moses, grace
1230 2, 98 | Christ." Consequently the Old Law was good indeed, but ~imperfect,
1231 2, 98 | according to Heb. 7:19: "The law brought nothing to ~perfection."~
1232 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The law is said to have been deadly,
1233 2, 98 | when it is said that "the law entered in that sin might ~
1234 2, 98 | taking occasion from the law, sinned all the ~more, both
1235 2, 98 | became more grievous after law had forbidden it, ~and because
1236 2, 98 | Reply OBJ 3: The yoke of the law could not be borne without
1237 2, 98 | help of ~grace, which the law did not confer: for it is
1238 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law was from God?~Aquin.: SMT
1239 2, 98 | would seem that the Old Law was not from God. For it
1240 2, 98 | God are perfect." But the Law was ~imperfect, as stated
1241 2, 98 | A[1]). Therefore the Old Law was not from God.~Aquin.:
1242 2, 98 | continue for ever." But the Old Law does ~not continue for ever:
1243 2, 98 | thereof." Therefore the Old Law was not from God.~Aquin.:
1244 2, 98 | occasions of evil. But the Old Law was an occasion of sin,
1245 2, 98 | Therefore the giving of such a law does not pertain ~to God,
1246 2, 98 | to be saved." But the Old Law did not suffice to save
1247 2, 98 | Therefore the giving of such a law did not appertain to ~God.
1248 2, 98 | God. Therefore the Old Law was not from God.~Aquin.:
1249 2, 98 | to the Jews, to ~whom the Law was given: "You have made
1250 2, 98 | contained expressly in the Old Law (Ex. ~20:12; Dt. 5:16).
1251 2, 98 | 5:16). Therefore the Old Law was from God.~Aquin.: SMT
1252 2, 98 | 1~I answer that, The Old Law was given by the good God,
1253 2, 98 | Jesus Christ. For the Old Law ordained men to Christ in
1254 2, 98 | which are written in the law ~. . . and in the prophets,
1255 2, 98 | we were kept under the law shut up [conclusi], unto
1256 2, 98 | the devil would not make a law whereby men would be led
1257 2, 98 | himself']. Therefore the Old Law was given by the same God,
1258 2, 98 | Apostle says (Gal. 3:24): "The law was our pedagogue in Christ."~
1259 2, 98 | perfect works. But the Old ~Law was set aside when there
1260 2, 98 | Apostle goes on to say, "the law brought nothing to perfection": ~
1261 2, 98 | did He wish to give such a law as men by their own forces
1262 2, 98 | OBJ 4: Although the Old Law did not suffice to save
1263 2, 98 | help from God besides the Law was available for man, viz.
1264 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law was given through the angels?~
1265 2, 98 | 1: It seems that the Old Law was not given through the
1266 2, 98 | ministers of His." But the ~Old Law is related to have been
1267 2, 98 | and the later books of the Law. Therefore the Law was given
1268 2, 98 | of the Law. Therefore the Law was given by God ~immediately.~
1269 2, 98 | according to Jn. 1:17, "the Law was given by Moses." But ~
1270 2, 98 | friend." Therefore the Old Law was given by God immediately.~
1271 2, 98 | sovereign alone to make a law, as ~stated above (Q[90],
1272 2, 98 | it was not meet for the Law to be given ~through the
1273 2, 98 | said (Gal. 3:19) that the Law was "given ~[Vulg.: 'ordained']
1274 2, 98 | Who) have received the Law by the disposition of ~angels."~
1275 2, 98 | 1/1~I answer that, The Law was given by God through
1276 2, 98 | special reason why the Old Law should have been given through
1277 2, 98 | stated (AA[1],2) that the Old Law was imperfect, and yet ~
1278 2, 98 | fitting that the perfect law of the ~New Testament should
1279 2, 98 | immediately; but that ~the Old Law should be given to men by
1280 2, 98 | the excellence of the New Law over the Old; ~because in
1281 2, 98 | sovereign alone to make a law by his own ~authority; but
1282 2, 98 | sometimes after making a law, he promulgates it through ~
1283 2, 98 | others. Thus God made the Law by His own authority, but
1284 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law should have been given to
1285 2, 98 | would seem that the Old Law should not have been given
1286 2, 98 | Jews alone. For the Old Law disposed men for the salvation
1287 2, 98 | earth." Therefore the Old Law should have been ~given
1288 2, 98 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the law was given through the angels,
1289 2, 98 | He should have given the Law also to all peoples.~Aquin.:
1290 2, 98 | assigned as a reason for the Law being given ~to the Jews
1291 2, 98 | unworthy to receive the Law, lest ~a holy thing should
1292 2, 98 | idolatry, even after the Law had been made, which was
1293 2, 98 | God vouchsafed both the Law and other special boons
1294 2, 98 | from ~them received the law; according to Dt. 4:36,
1295 2, 98 | and the giving ~of the Law . . . whose are the fathers,
1296 2, 98 | bound to observe the Old Law?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[98] A[
1297 2, 98 | bound to observe the Old Law. ~Because whoever is subject
1298 2, 98 | needs be subject to his law. ~But the Old Law was given
1299 2, 98 | to his law. ~But the Old Law was given by God, Who is "
1300 2, 98 | were bound to observe ~the Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[98] A[
1301 2, 98 | without observing the Old ~Law: for it is written (Dt.
1302 2, 98 | not in the ~words of this law, and fulfilleth them not
1303 2, 98 | the observance of the Old Law, the Jews would ~be in a
1304 2, 98 | the observances of the Law: for it is written (Ex.
1305 2, 98 | without the observance of the Law. Therefore none could be
1306 2, 98 | saved ~without observing the Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[98] A[
1307 2, 98 | Gentiles did not observe the Law. Therefore some could be
1308 2, 98 | saved without ~observing the Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[98] A[
1309 2, 98 | 2~I answer that, The Old Law showed forth the precepts
1310 2, 98 | precepts of the natural law, ~and added certain precepts
1311 2, 98 | precepts ~of the natural law contained in the Old Law,
1312 2, 98 | law contained in the Old Law, all were bound to observe ~
1313 2, 98 | bound to observe ~the Old Law; not because they belonged
1314 2, 98 | they belonged to the Old Law, but because they ~belonged
1315 2, 98 | belonged to the natural law. But as to those precepts
1316 2, 98 | which were added by ~the Old Law, they were not binding on
1317 2, 98 | this is because the Old Law, as stated above (A[4]),
1318 2, 98 | are bound to observe his law ~which he makes for all
1319 2, 98 | just judgments, and all the law?" In like manner, from ~
1320 2, 98 | under the observances of the Law than under the mere natural ~
1321 2, 98 | under the mere natural ~law: and for this reason they
1322 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law was suitably given at the
1323 2, 98 | would seem that the Old Law was not suitably given at
1324 2, 98 | of Moses. Because the Old Law disposed man for the salvation
1325 2, 98 | had sinned. Therefore the Law should ~have been given
1326 2, 98 | OBJ 2: Further, the Old Law was given for the sanctification
1327 2, 98 | Gn. ~12:7. Therefore the Law should have been given at
1328 2, 98 | said." Therefore the Old Law should ~have been given
1329 2, 98 | says (Gal. 3:19) that the Law "was set ~because of transgressions,
1330 2, 98 | was fitting that the Old Law should be given in this
1331 2, 98 | was most fitting for the Law to be given at the time ~
1332 2, 98 | respect of ~which every law is imposed on two kinds
1333 2, 98 | hard-hearted and proud, whom the law restrains and ~tames: and
1334 2, 98 | being instructed by ~the law, are helped to fulfil what
1335 2, 98 | it was ~fitting that the Law should be given at such
1336 2, 98 | without the help of a written ~law: and man was able to learn
1337 2, 98 | necessary for a written law to be given as a remedy
1338 2, 98 | ignorance: because "by the Law is the knowledge of sin" (
1339 2, 98 | had been instructed by the Law, his pride was convinced
1340 2, 98 | concludes (Rm. 8:3,4), "what the Law could not do in that it
1341 2, 98 | the justification of the Law might be fulfilled in us."~
1342 2, 98 | regard to good men, the Law was given to them as a help;
1343 2, 98 | the time when the natural law began to be ~obscured on
1344 2, 98 | was becoming ~that the Old Law should be given between
1345 2, 98 | should be given between the law of nature and the law of ~
1346 2, 98 | the law of nature and the law of ~grace.~Aquin.: SMT FS
1347 2, 98 | not fitting for the Old Law to be given at once ~after
1348 2, 98 | acknowledge his need of the Old Law; because ~as yet the dictate
1349 2, 98 | the dictate of the natural law was not darkened by habitual ~
1350 2, 98 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: A law should not be given save
1351 2, 98 | they should be given a law; for "slaves are not that
1352 2, 98 | which it is fitting for the law to be directed," as the ~
1353 2, 98 | 1~Reply OBJ 3: Since the Law had to be given to the people,
1354 2, 98 | Christ was born, received the Law, but the whole people, ~
1355 2, 98 | hence even before David, the Law had to be given to that
1356 2, 99 | THE PRECEPTS OF THE OLD LAW (SIX ARTICLES)~We must now
1357 2, 99 | the precepts of the Old Law; and (1) how they are ~distinguished
1358 2, 99 | inquiry:~(1) Whether the Old Law contains several precepts
1359 2, 99 | one?~(2) Whether the Old Law contains any moral precepts?~(
1360 2, 99 | besides these?~(6) How the Old Law induced men to keep its
1361 2, 99 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law contains only one precept?~
1362 2, 99 | would seem that the Old Law contains but one precept.
1363 2, 99 | one precept. Because ~a law is nothing else than a precept,
1364 2, 99 | Now there is but one Old Law. Therefore it contains but
1365 2, 99 | commandment. Therefore the Old Law ~contained but one commandment.~
1366 2, 99 | to them. For this is the ~Law and the prophets." But the
1367 2, 99 | But the whole of the Old Law is comprised in the ~Law
1368 2, 99 | Law is comprised in the ~Law and the prophets. Therefore
1369 2, 99 | Therefore the whole of the Old Law contains but one ~commandment.~
1370 2, 99 | 2:15): "Making void the Law of ~commandments contained
1371 2, 99 | is referring to the Old Law, ~as the gloss comments,
1372 2, 99 | passage. Therefore the Old Law comprises ~many commandments.~
1373 2, 99 | that, Since a precept of law is binding, it is about
1374 2, 99 | the precepts of the Old Law are one in respect of their ~
1375 2, 99 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The Old Law is said to be one as being
1376 2, 99 | is charity"; since every law aims at establishing friendship, ~
1377 2, 99 | God. Wherefore the whole ~Law is comprised in this one
1378 2, 99 | commandments dependeth the whole Law and ~the prophets." ~Aquin.:
1379 2, 99 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law contains moral precepts?~
1380 2, 99 | would seem that the Old Law contains no moral precepts.
1381 2, 99 | moral precepts. For ~the Old Law is distinct from the law
1382 2, 99 | Law is distinct from the law of nature, as stated above (
1383 2, 99 | moral precepts belong to the law of ~nature. Therefore they
1384 2, 99 | do not belong to the Old Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1385 2, 99 | OBJ 2: Further, the Divine Law should have come to man'
1386 2, 99 | do not belong to the Old ~Law, which is a Divine law.~
1387 2, 99 | Law, which is a Divine law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1388 2, 99 | OBJ 3: Further, the Old Law is said to be "the letter
1389 2, 99 | do not belong to the ~Old Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1390 2, 99 | instructions'] and the law of life for an ~inheritance."
1391 2, 99 | difficulties." Therefore the Law which was ~given by God
1392 2, 99 | 1~I answer that, The Old Law contained some moral precepts;
1393 2, 99 | principal intention of human law is to ~created friendship
1394 2, 99 | intention of the ~Divine law is to establish man in friendship
1395 2, 99 | was necessary for the Old Law to include precepts about
1396 2, 99 | the moral precepts of the Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1397 2, 99 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 1: The Old Law is distinct from the natural
1398 2, 99 | distinct from the natural law, not as being ~altogether
1399 2, 99 | nature, so must the Divine law presuppose the natural ~
1400 2, 99 | presuppose the natural ~law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1401 2, 99 | fitting that the Divine law should come to man's ~assistance
1402 2, 99 | principles of the natural law; but through being habituated
1403 2, 99 | principles of the natural law, the reason of many men
1404 2, 99 | authority of the Divine law to ~rescue man from both
1405 2, 99 | even the ~letter of the law is said to be the occasion
1406 2, 99 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law comprises ceremonial, besides
1407 2, 99 | would seem that the Old Law does not comprise ceremonial, ~
1408 2, 99 | moral, precepts. For every law that is given to man is
1409 2, 99 | Therefore it seems that the Old Law given ~to men should not
1410 2, 99 | there is no need for the Law to contain ceremonial precepts ~
1411 2, 99 | ten ~commandments of the Law are moral precepts. Therefore
1412 2, 99 | above (A[2]), the Divine law is instituted ~chiefly in
1413 2, 99 | men to God; while human law is instituted ~chiefly in
1414 2, 99 | the other ~hand the Divine law directed men to one another
1415 2, 99 | was the chief ~aim of that law. Now man is directed to
1416 2, 99 | Accordingly those precepts of the Law which refer to the Divine
1417 2, 99 | and therefore ~the Old Law given to man contains precepts
1418 2, 99 | precepts of the natural ~law are general, and require
1419 2, 99 | determined ~both by human law and by Divine law. And just
1420 2, 99 | human law and by Divine law. And just as these very ~
1421 2, 99 | which are made by human law are said to be, not of ~
1422 2, 99 | natural, but of positive law; so the determinations of
1423 2, 99 | precepts of ~the natural law, effected by the Divine
1424 2, 99 | effected by the Divine law, are distinct from the moral ~
1425 2, 99 | which belong to the natural law. Wherefore to worship God,
1426 2, 99 | ceremonial precepts in the Old Law. For Augustine says ~(Contra
1427 2, 99 | vi, 2) that in the Old Law there are "precepts concerning ~
1428 2, 99 | judicial precepts in the Law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1429 2, 99 | it belongs to the Divine law ~to direct men to one another
1430 2, 99 | dictates of the natural law, to which dictates the moral ~
1431 2, 99 | determined by ~Divine or human law, because naturally known
1432 2, 99 | kinds of precept in the Old Law; ~viz. "moral" precepts,
1433 2, 99 | dictated by the natural law; ~"ceremonial" precepts,
1434 2, 99 | after saying that ~the "Law is holy," adds that "the
1435 2, 99 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law contains any others besides
1436 2, 99 | would seem that the Old Law contains others besides
1437 2, 99 | aforesaid precepts, the Old Law should comprise others.~
1438 2, 99 | ceremonial precepts, the Law contains others ~which are
1439 2, 99 | addition to the above, the Law ~comprises "testimonies."~
1440 2, 99 | justifications (i.e. ~"Thy Law," according to a gloss)
1441 2, 99 | Therefore in the ~Old Law there are not only moral,
1442 2, 99 | at the beginning of the Law. Therefore all the ~precepts
1443 2, 99 | all the ~precepts of the Law are included under them.~
1444 2, 99 | things are included in the Law by way of precept; ~other
1445 2, 99 | necessary that in ~the Old Law certain things should be
1446 2, 99 | was necessary that in the ~Law certain rewards should be
1447 2, 99 | for those who observe the Law, ~and punishments for those
1448 2, 99 | according to the rule of a law ~which prescribes that duty:
1449 2, 99 | Duty as fixed ~by the Law, belongs to the judicial
1450 2, 99 | all the precepts of the Law may be styled ~"justifications,"
1451 2, 99 | all the precepts of the Law are either moral, ~ceremonial,
1452 2, 99 | matters are determinable by law in so far as ~they belong
1453 2, 99 | Para. 1/1~Whether the Old Law should have induced men
1454 2, 99 | would seem that the Old Law should not have induced
1455 2, 99 | the purpose of the Divine law is to subject man to God
1456 2, 99 | lawgiver: and this ~makes a law worthy of rejection, as
1457 2, 99 | OBJ 2: Further, the Divine law is more excellent than human
1458 2, 99 | more excellent than human law. Now, in ~sciences, we notice
1459 2, 99 | Therefore, since human law employs temporal ~threats
1460 2, 99 | persuading man, the Divine law should ~have used, not these,
1461 2, 99 | commandments of the Divine law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
1462 2, 99 | arguments, so too in every law, ~men are persuaded to observe
1463 2, 99 | AA[1],2,3) that the Old Law disposed ~men to (the coming
1464 2, 99 | therefore fitting that the Old Law should conduct ~men to God
1465 2, 99 | 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: Human law persuades men by means of
1466 2, 99 | men: whereas the Divine law persuades men ~by meas of
1467 2, 99 | people prospered under the Law as ~long as they obeyed
1468 2, 99 | from the precepts of ~the Law they were overtaken by many
1469 2, 99 | observed the justice of the Law, met with ~misfortunes -
1470 2, 99 | fulfilling the works of the Law, their heart was altogether ~
1471 2, 100 | MORAL PRECEPTS OF THE OLD LAW (TWELVE ARTICLES)~We must
1472 2, 100 | kind of precept of the Old Law: and (1) the ~moral precepts, (
1473 2, 100 | moral precepts of the Old Law belong to the law of ~nature?~(
1474 2, 100 | the Old Law belong to the law of ~nature?~(2) Whether
1475 2, 100 | moral precepts of the Old Law are about the acts of all ~
1476 2, 100 | moral precepts of the Old Law are reducible to the ~ten
1477 2, 100 | under the precept of ~the Law?~(10) Whether the mode of
1478 2, 100 | moral precepts of the Old Law justified man?~Aquin.: SMT
1479 2, 100 | moral precepts of the Old Law belong to the law of nature?~
1480 2, 100 | the Old Law belong to the law of nature?~Aquin.: SMT FS
1481 2, 100 | moral precepts belong to the law ~of nature. For it is written (
1482 2, 100 | them ~instructions, and the law of life for an inheritance."
1483 2, 100 | contradistinction to the law of nature; since the law
1484 2, 100 | law of nature; since the law of nature is not ~learnt,
1485 2, 100 | precepts belong to the natural law.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
1486 2, 100 | OBJ 2: Further, the Divine law is more perfect than human
1487 2, 100 | more perfect than human law. But human ~law adds certain
1488 2, 100 | than human law. But human ~law adds certain things concerning
1489 2, 100 | those that belong to ~the law of nature: as is evidenced
1490 2, 100 | the fact that the natural law is ~the same in all men,
1491 2, 100 | was there why the Divine law ~should add to the law of
1492 2, 100 | Divine law ~should add to the law of nature, ordinances pertaining
1493 2, 100 | faith is not included in the law of nature; ~since that which
1494 2, 100 | precepts of the Divine law belong to the law of nature.~
1495 2, 100 | Divine law belong to the law of nature.~Aquin.: SMT FS
1496 2, 100 | Gentiles, who ~have not the Law, do by nature those things
1497 2, 100 | those things that are of the Law": which ~must be understood
1498 2, 100 | the ~moral precepts of the Law belong to the law of nature.~
1499 2, 100 | of the Law belong to the law of nature.~Aquin.: SMT FS
1500 2, 100 | moral precepts belong to the law of nature; but ~not all
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