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1 1, 19 | when ~anyone lays down a precept, it is a sign that he wishes
2 1, 19 | sign that he wishes that precept ~obeyed. Hence a divine
3 1, 19 | obeyed. Hence a divine precept is sometimes called by metaphor
4 1, 19 | namely, prohibition, ~precept, counsel, operation, and
5 1, 19 | that God bids us do by His precept ~or counsel, these He sometimes
6 1, 19 | action in them all. ~But precept, counsel, and prohibition
7 1, 19 | two - namely, counsel and precept - in ~the case of good.~
8 1, 19 | upon it as ~necessary by precept, and by prohibiting its
9 1, 19 | expression of that will. That precept, counsel, and ~prohibition
10 1, 19 | prohibition is in respect to evil, precept to ~good that is necessary
11 1, 19 | should not be ~the subject of precept, operation, and counsel;
12 1, 19 | of good ~pleasure; while precept and counsel are not; both
13 1, 19 | these are the subject of precept; and there are others by ~
14 1, 22 | the end. Nobody gives a precept about things done for an ~
15 1, 60 | law of ~nature. But the precept of loving God more than
16 1, 60 | more than self is a moral precept ~of the law. Therefore,
17 1, 69 | case, therefore, a Divine precept of this kind was unnecessary.~
18 1, 61 | law of ~nature. But the precept of loving God more than
19 1, 61 | more than self is a moral precept ~of the law. Therefore,
20 1, 70 | case, therefore, a Divine precept of this kind was unnecessary.~
21 2, 19 | him that he ~is bound by precept to do what is evil in itself;
22 2, 19 | something contrary ~to a divine precept, or as giving scandal, or
23 2, 33 | 118:96) ~concerning the precept of charity: "Thy commandment
24 2, 46 | that it does not obey the precept of reason in taking vengeance. ~
25 2, 68 | perfection falls, not under the precept, ~but under a counsel. Therefore
26 2, 71 | contrary to an affirmative precept ~which binds always, but
27 2, 71 | at which the affirmative precept binds him to act.~Aquin.:
28 2, 76 | at which the affirmative precept is binding, so is it with ~
29 2, 88 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: This precept of the Apostle is affirmative,
30 2, 88 | therefore act against this ~precept. In order, therefore, to
31 2, 89 | the serpent mention the precept, ~as though she refused
32 2, 89 | be held in check by the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[89] A[
33 2, 89 | bound by God's affirmative precept, which the Lord expressed ~
34 2, 90 | common good, any other precept in regard to some individual
35 2, 92 | every law is a general precept," as the jurist states.
36 2, 92 | states. But command ~and precept are the same. Therefore
37 2, 92 | means to assent to the ~precept of the law.~Aquin.: SMT
38 2, 92 | the ~act of the law is a precept or command, for "the law
39 2, 92 | prohibition is a kind of precept: and accordingly, taking
40 2, 92 | and accordingly, taking precept in a ~wide sense, every
41 2, 92 | every law is a kind of precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[92] A[
42 2, 94 | only. For law is a kind of precept, as stated above ~(Q[92],
43 2, 94 | either there is but one precept of the law of nature, on ~
44 2, 94 | Therefore there is only one ~precept of the natural law. ~Aquin.:
45 2, 94 | Hence this is the first precept of law, ~that "good is to
46 2, 94 | they flow from one first precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[94] A[
47 2, 94 | are reduced to one ~first precept, as stated above: so that
48 2, 96 | whereas law is a ~general precept, as stated above (Q[92],
49 2, 96 | virtue, cannot come under a ~precept of law. Therefore human
50 2, 96 | by the ~obligation of a precept, as neither does it prescribe
51 2, 96 | it does not ~come under a precept of law, but is the end at
52 2, 96 | human law cannot impose its precept in a Divine court, such
53 2, 97 | since this is against a precept of the ~Divine law.~Aquin.:
54 2, 97 | directs how some general precept is to be fulfilled by each ~
55 2, 97 | happens at times that a precept, which is conducive to ~
56 2, 97 | circumstances, he may allow the precept of the law not to ~be observed.
57 2, 98 | since it is a ~general precept, as stated above (Q[90],
58 2, 99 | another; (2) each kind of precept. Under the first ~head there
59 2, 99 | Old Law contains only one precept?~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
60 2, 99 | Old Law contains but one precept. Because ~a law is nothing
61 2, 99 | law is nothing else than a precept, as stated above (Q[90],
62 2, 99 | Therefore it contains but one precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[99] A[
63 2, 99 | 1~I answer that, Since a precept of law is binding, it is
64 2, 99 | Hence it is evident that a precept implies, in its ~very idea,
65 2, 99 | virtue, belongs to a moral precept; but the determination ~
66 2, 99 | the determination ~of this precept, namely that He is to be
67 2, 99 | distinguish three kinds of precept in the Old Law; ~viz. "moral"
68 2, 99 | included in the Law by way of precept; ~other things, as being
69 2, 99 | done do not come under the precept except in ~so far as they
70 2, 99 | not the character ~of a precept, but are directed to the
71 2, 100 | now consider each kind of precept of the Old Law: and (1)
72 2, 100 | a virtue comes under the precept of ~the Law?~(10) Whether
73 2, 100 | charity comes under the precept?~(11) The distinction of
74 2, 100 | that which comes under a precept has the character of a ~
75 2, 100 | come under an obligation of precept; while other matters, which
76 2, 100 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The precept of the Sabbath observance
77 2, 100 | respect it is a ceremonial precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
78 2, 100 | Therefore these ~are not one precept, as Augustine asserts (Qq.
79 2, 100 | Hence it ~seems that this precept, "Thou shalt not covet,"
80 2, 100 | shalt not covet," is one precept; and, ~therefore, should
81 2, 100 | one oven," says that the precept of the ~Sabbath-day observance
82 2, 100 | iniquities"); the third ~precept according to him is, "Thou
83 2, 100 | seems unbecoming for the precept of the ~Sabbath-day observance
84 2, 100 | same nature and to form one precept. Hence Origen ~(Hom. viii
85 2, 100 | unites these two under one precept; and reckons in the second
86 2, 100 | graven thing," into one ~precept. Likewise to covet another'
87 2, 100 | about faith, because the precept about faith is presupposed
88 2, 100 | decalogue, as is also the precept of charity. For just as ~
89 2, 100 | But when an affirmative precept is ~included in a negative,
90 2, 100 | given: thus there is not one precept saying that "Thou shalt ~
91 2, 100 | the decalogue contains a precept about the ~Sabbath-day observance.
92 2, 100 | of ~God. But there is a precept forbidding perjury, "Thou
93 2, 100 | there should be also a ~precept of the decalogue forbidding
94 2, 100 | Therefore as there is a precept referring to parents, so
95 2, 100 | as the subject of a moral precept, ~requires repose of the
96 2, 100 | need for man to receive a precept about loving God and his ~
97 2, 100 | understand at once. ~Now a precept implies the notion of duty.
98 2, 100 | wherefore the reason for this ~precept is given in Ex. 20:11: "
99 2, 100 | special prohibition by a precept of the decalogue. ~According
100 2, 100 | same reason, it includes no precept about loving ~one's children.~
101 2, 100 | his son. ~Therefore the precept regarding parents was fittingly
102 2, 100 | Wherefore the affirmation ~precept demanded the first place.
103 2, 100 | first table, an affirmative precept is placed ~last, since its
104 2, 100 | there is an ordinance of a precept of the ~decalogue, there
105 2, 100 | affirmative and a negative precept. ~Therefore it was unfitting
106 2, 100 | been pointed out in each precept, and ~not only in the first
107 2, 100 | have been included in each precept, and not ~only in the second
108 2, 100 | determination of a general moral precept; ~thus the first precept
109 2, 100 | precept; ~thus the first precept includes the determination, "
110 2, 100 | thing"; and in the third precept the Sabbath-day is fixed. ~
111 2, 100 | of reward is added to the precept about honoring one's parents. ~
112 2, 100 | The same applies to the precept forbidding idolatry: since
113 2, 100 | natural law, wherefore this precept ~needed a special admonition.~
114 2, 100 | is given by men in this precept: ~for instance, when according
115 2, 100 | Sabbath is ordained by a precept ~of the decalogue. But a
116 2, 100 | dispensation was granted in this precept; for it ~is written (1 Macc.
117 2, 100 | for in this sense the ~precept contains the very essence
118 2, 100 | is not contrary to the ~precept of the decalogue; and such
119 2, 100 | murder as forbidden by ~that precept, as Augustine observes (
120 2, 100 | of virtue falls under the precept of the law?~Aquin.: SMT
121 2, 100 | of virtue falls under the precept of ~the law. For the mode
122 2, 100 | of virtue falls under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
123 2, 100 | comes chiefly under the precept. But the intention of the
124 2, 100 | virtue ~falls under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
125 2, 100 | But this falls under a precept of the Divine ~law, for
126 2, 100 | virtue falls under the ~precept of the law.~Aquin.: SMT
127 2, 100 | whoever transgresses a precept of the law, deserves to
128 2, 100 | does not fall under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
129 2, 100 | above (Q[90], A[3], ad 2), a precept of law has ~compulsory power.
130 2, 100 | falls directly under the precept of the law. Now the law ~
131 2, 100 | properly falls under the precept of the law, for which the
132 2, 100 | does not fall under the precept either of Divine or of human
133 2, 100 | which falls under the ~precept, is that they be done in
134 2, 100 | the matter ~itself of the precept: and this is something leading
135 2, 100 | virtue. For the end of the precept and the matter ~of the precept
136 2, 100 | precept and the matter ~of the precept are not the same: just as
137 2, 100 | sadness, falls ~under the precept of the Divine law; for whoever
138 2, 100 | respect falls under the precept, viz. in so far as pleasure
139 2, 100 | which love falls under the ~precept), and love causes pleasure:
140 2, 100 | does not fall ~under the precept, in so far as pleasure ensues
141 2, 100 | charity falls under the precept of the Divine law?~Aquin.:
142 2, 100 | charity falls under the precept of ~the Divine law. For
143 2, 100 | But this falls under the precept; for the Apostle ~says (
144 2, 100 | charity falls under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
145 2, 100 | does not fall under the precept, ~it follows that one can
146 2, 100 | charity falls under the precept, it follows that ~whoever
147 2, 100 | charity comes under the precept; ~and yet that it is possible
148 2, 100 | charity to fulfil this ~precept: because he can dispose
149 2, 100 | because it is an affirmative ~precept that binds one to act from
150 2, 100 | altogether outside ~the precept.~Aquin.: SMT FS Q[100] A[
151 2, 100 | thus it falls under the precept of the law which specially
152 2, 100 | impossible to observe this precept which regards the act of
153 2, 100 | does not fall under the precept, that is to say ~that this
154 2, 100 | charity, does not break ~this precept: although he does break
155 2, 100 | although he does break the precept concerning the act of ~charity,
156 2, 100 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The precept of charity contains the
157 2, 100 | Consequently man cannot fulfil the precept of ~charity, unless he also
158 2, 100 | charity, not in virtue ~of the precept, "Honor thy father and mother,"
159 2, 100 | but in virtue of the ~precept, "Thou shalt love the Lord
160 2, 100 | that ~a man fulfils the precept of honoring his father and
161 2, 100 | the same time breaking the precept concerning the omission
162 2, 100 | law, unless he ~fulfil the precept of charity, which is impossible
163 2, 100 | to parents, is added ~the precept about honoring the aged,
164 2, 100 | prohibits theft, is added the precept forbidding usury, ~according
165 2, 102 | law ~of nature there was a precept for which there was no reason
166 2, 102 | precepts: for the ~reason of a precept is taken from some cause.~
167 2, 102 | the Lord issued a twofold precept. One was at the beginning
168 2, 102 | however, the reason for the precept, "Thou shalt not go up by ~
169 2, 102 | were inclined. The other ~precept (Dt. 23) about covering
170 2, 102 | figurative reason for this ~precept, according to Gregory (Moral.
171 2, 104 | is a matter of ceremonial precept, that man should show ~some
172 2, 104 | Para. 1/1~I answer that, A precept may be figurative in two
173 2, 104 | is true of the ceremonial precept, ~which "could [Vulg.: '
174 2, 105 | But the Law contains no ~precept relating to the institution
175 2, 105 | ignorance of the Divine ~precept, which all were bound to
176 2, 107 | others. With regard to this precept, He taught that the ~intention
177 2, 108 | they do not come under a precept of the ~New Law, but are
178 2, 108 | to ~inferiors - as when a precept is given to an individual;
179 2, 108 | lawful, on account of the precept concerning ~punishment by
180 2, 108 | retaliation: whereas this precept was given that justice ~
181 2, 109 | endowments, fulfil the ~precept of the love of God, as stated
182 2, 2 | as is evidenced by the precept of ~Our Lord (Mt. 5:39): "
183 2, 2 | for the fulfilment of a ~precept, so is it necessary that
184 2, 2 | the fulfilment of the ~precept does not require that a
185 2, 2 | obedience. But this or that precept is accidental or consequent
186 2, 3 | fall under an affirmative precept. Hence its ~necessity for
187 2, 3 | falls under an affirmative ~precept of the Divine law. Now affirmative
188 2, 15 | precepts of faith. Because a precept is about something due and ~
189 2, 15 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 4: That precept of the Law does not mean
190 2, 21 | Whether there should be a precept of hope?~Aquin.: SMT SS
191 2, 21 | 1: It would seem that no precept should be given relating
192 2, 21 | Therefore there is no need ~of a precept of the Law to induce him
193 2, 21 | it seems that if any precept of hope were given, it should ~
194 2, 21 | the Law should contain no precept of hope.~Aquin.: SMT SS
195 2, 21 | the opposite vice. Now no precept is to be ~found forbidding
196 2, 21 | the Law should contain no precept of hope.~Aquin.: SMT SS
197 2, 21 | the Law: but, just as the precept of faith had to be ~given
198 2, 21 | 16], A[1]), so too, the precept of hope, in the first promulgation
199 2, 21 | there was no need for a precept of ~hope among the precepts
200 2, 21 | he receive an affirmative precept as to what he has to ~do,
201 2, 21 | doing: thus ~he is given a precept concerning the honor due
202 2, 21 | should have been given a precept of fear?~Aquin.: SMT SS
203 2, 21 | should not have been given ~a precept of fear. For the fear of
204 2, 21 | Law do not come under a precept of the Law. Therefore no
205 2, 21 | of the Law. Therefore no precept of fear should be given
206 2, 21 | 33). Therefore given the precept of ~love, it would have
207 2, 21 | that ~neither should any precept of fear have been given.~
208 2, 21 | Therefore it is a ~matter of precept that man should fear God.~
209 2, 21 | there was no need for a precept of the act of hope, and
210 2, 21 | neither was there need for a ~precept, under form of command,
211 2, 21 | Hence, just as after the precept of charity, ~precepts are
212 2, 22 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 3: The precept of love is said to be a
213 2, 24 | for ~the fulfilment of the precept, that we should inwardly
214 2, 24 | and ~the fulfilment of the precept requires that we should
215 2, 24 | it is evident that the precept binding us to love our neighbor ~
216 2, 25 | decalogue contain a special ~precept about the honor due to our
217 2, 28 | nothing is a matter of ~precept, unless it be an act of
218 2, 29 | wherefore distinction of precept denotes distinction, not
219 2, 30 | giving of alms is a matter of precept?~(6) Whether corporal alms
220 2, 30 | almsgiving is a matter of precept?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
221 2, 30 | almsgiving is not a matter of precept. For the ~counsels are distinct
222 2, 30 | almsgiving is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
223 2, 30 | almsgiving is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
224 2, 30 | whatever is a matter of precept binds the transgressor ~
225 2, 30 | almsgiving were a matter ~of precept, it would be possible to
226 2, 30 | almsgiving is not a matter of ~precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
227 2, 30 | almsgiving is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
228 2, 30 | what is ~not a matter of precept. But some are punished eternally
229 2, 30 | almsgiving is a ~matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
230 2, 30 | neighbor is a matter of precept, whatever ~is a necessary
231 2, 30 | neighbor is a matter of ~precept also. Now the love of our
232 2, 30 | almsgiving is ~a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
233 2, 30 | almsgiving must be a matter of precept, in so far as it is necessary
234 2, 30 | almsgiving was not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[32] A[
235 2, 30 | neighbor is reduced to the precept ~about honoring our parents.
236 2, 30 | he says this because the precept about honoring our ~parents
237 2, 30 | this order is a matter of precept. Since, then, the order
238 2, 30 | and it is a matter not of precept but of ~counsel. Yet it
239 2, 31 | Whether it is a matter of precept?~(3) Whether this precept
240 2, 31 | precept?~(3) Whether this precept binds all, or only superiors?~(
241 2, 31 | superiors?~(4) Whether this precept binds the subject to correct
242 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
243 2, 31 | correction is not a matter of ~precept. For nothing impossible
244 2, 31 | impossible is a matter of precept, according to the ~saying
245 2, 31 | correction is not a matter of ~precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
246 2, 31 | does not come under ~any precept of the Decalogue. Therefore
247 2, 31 | Therefore it is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
248 2, 31 | the omission of a Divine precept is a mortal sin, which ~
249 2, 31 | correction is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
250 2, 31 | whatever is a matter of precept is something due. If, ~therefore,
251 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept, it is due to our ~brethren
252 2, 31 | correction is not a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
253 2, 31 | omitted to observe some precept. ~Therefore fraternal correction
254 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
255 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept. We must ~observe, however,
256 2, 31 | an act is contrary to a precept. If, however, the ~circumstance
257 2, 31 | virtue, it is not against a precept. Hence the Philosopher (
258 2, 31 | so that it is a matter of precept, in so far as it is ~necessary
259 2, 31 | neighbor are reduced to the precept about the ~honor due to
260 2, 31 | does not mean that ~the precept of fraternal correction
261 2, 31 | is excused from obeying a precept by having committed a sin.
262 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept, as stated above (A[2]). ~
263 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept, as stated above ~(A[2]),
264 2, 31 | correction is a matter of precept, in so far as ~it is an
265 2, 31 | truth, nor is it a matter precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
266 2, 31 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the precept of fraternal correction
267 2, 31 | It would seem that the precept of fraternal correction
268 2, 31 | denouncing him. Therefore the ~precept does not require that secret
269 2, 31 | Therefore it seems that ~the precept does not require that a
270 2, 31 | admonition is not required by the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
271 2, 31 | admonition. Therefore the precept does not ~require secret
272 2, 31 | Now we are bound by the precept of charity to beware ~lest
273 2, 31 | correction comes under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[33] A[
274 2, 31 | Therefore it is evident that the precept requires a secret admonition
275 2, 31 | be contrary to Our Lord's precept, to denounce a ~brother'
276 2, 31 | obeyed contrary to a Divine precept, ~according to Acts 5:29: "
277 2, 33 | mortal ~sin is contrary to a precept of the Divine Law. But sloth
278 2, 33 | sloth seems contrary ~to no precept, as one may see by going
279 2, 33 | Sloth is opposed to the precept about hallowing the Sabbath ~
280 2, 33 | the Sabbath ~day. For this precept, in so far as it is a moral
281 2, 33 | so far as it is a moral precept, implicitly ~commands the
282 2, 36 | contrary, It is against the precept of the Apostle who says (
283 2, 36 | of God and is against a precept, ~is a mortal sin. Therefore
284 2, 38 | is contrary to a Divine precept is a sin. But ~war is contrary
285 2, 38 | is contrary to a Divine precept, for it is written (Mt.
286 2, 41 | Dom. in Monte i, 19) this ~precept of Our Lord is to be understood
287 2, 42 | possible to fulfil this precept in this life?~(7) Of the
288 2, 42 | in this life?~(7) Of the precept: "Thou shalt love thy neighbor
289 2, 42 | charity is included in the precept?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
290 2, 42 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether any precept should be given about charity?~
291 2, 42 | 1: It would seem that no precept should be given about charity.
292 2, 42 | is ~not included in the precept. Therefore no precepts should
293 2, 42 | obligation that arises from ~a precept is opposed to liberty, since
294 2, 42 | necessity. Therefore ~no precept should be given about charity.~
295 2, 42 | requires of us is included in a precept. ~Now God requires that
296 2, 42 | 1]; FS, Q[99], A[1]), a precept ~implies the notion of something
297 2, 42 | a thing is a matter of ~precept, in so far as it is something
298 2, 42 | wherefore the greatest precept is that of charity, as stated
299 2, 42 | virtue: for instance, this precept, ~"Honor thy father and
300 2, 42 | OBJ 2: The obligation of a precept is not opposed to liberty, ~
301 2, 42 | through fear alone. But the ~precept of love cannot be fulfilled
302 2, 42 | 5]). Therefore only one precept of charity should have been
303 2, 42 | directed to love God by the precept, "Thou shalt love the Lord
304 2, 42 | there was no need to add the precept about loving our neighbor. ~
305 2, 42 | disciple." Therefore the precept of the love of God is not
306 2, 42 | is not distinct from ~the precept of the love of our neighbor.~
307 2, 42 | and consequently the one precept of the love of our ~neighbor
308 2, 42 | was need for an explicit ~precept about both, for the reason
309 2, 42 | and yet it behooved each precept ~to be given explicitly,
310 2, 42 | there was no need of a precept as ~regards the second and
311 2, 42 | act is not a ~matter of precept, as shown above (A[1], ad
312 2, 42 | therefore it is a matter of precept that God be loved ~with
313 2, 42 | God, acts counter to the precept, and consequently sins mortally.
314 2, 42 | perfection is not a ~matter of precept, but a matter of counsel.
315 2, 42 | an act is ~a matter of precept according as it is an act
316 2, 42 | indicated in connection with the precept of the love ~of God.~Aquin.:
317 2, 42 | Therefore it seems that this precept is unfittingly ~worded in
318 2, 42 | 1/1~I answer that, This precept is differently worded in
319 2, 42 | this life to fulfil this precept of the love of ~God?~Aquin.:
320 2, 42 | possible to fulfil this ~precept of the love of God. For
321 2, 42 | possible to fulfil this precept in this life. ~Aquin.: SMT
322 2, 42 | whoever does not fulfil a precept sins mortally, since ~according
323 2, 42 | commandments." If therefore this precept cannot be fulfilled by ~
324 2, 42 | impossible to fulfill this ~precept in this life.~Aquin.: SMT
325 2, 42 | of heavenly charity this precept will be fulfilled: Thou
326 2, 42 | Para. 1/1~I answer that, A precept can be fulfilled in two
327 2, 42 | perfectly, and ~imperfectly. A precept is fulfilled perfectly,
328 2, 42 | intended by ~the author of the precept is reached; yet it is fulfilled,
329 2, 42 | Now God intends by this precept that man should ~be entirely
330 2, 42 | 1 Cor. 15:28. Hence this precept will ~be observed fully
331 2, 42 | argument proves that the precept can be fulfilled ~after
332 2, 42 | that does not fulfil this precept on the way, but does nothing
333 2, 42 | would one know this if no precept pointed it out."~Aquin.:
334 2, 42 | Thes. Para. 1/1~Whether the precept of love of our neighbor
335 2, 42 | It would seem that the precept of the love of our neighbor
336 2, 42 | Therefore it seems that this precept is unfittingly expressed.~
337 2, 42 | 1/3~I answer that, This precept is fittingly expressed,
338 2, 42 | charity is included in the precept?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
339 2, 42 | is not included in the ~precept. For whoever transgresses
340 2, 42 | For whoever transgresses a precept does a wrong. But if man ~
341 2, 42 | does not transgress the precept. Therefore ~the order of
342 2, 42 | charity is not included in the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
343 2, 42 | whatever is a matter of precept is sufficiently ~delivered
344 2, 42 | is not ~included in the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
345 2, 42 | is ~not included in the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
346 2, 42 | charity ~comes under the precept of the Law.~Aquin.: SMT
347 2, 42 | of virtue comes under the precept which prescribes that ~virtuous
348 2, 42 | charity must come under the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[44] A[
349 2, 44 | is contrary to a Divine precept. But folly is ~not contrary
350 2, 44 | is ~not contrary to any precept. Therefore folly is not
351 2, 49 | midway between counsel and precept. Now ~there is only one
352 2, 54 | decalogue should have included a precept of ~prudence?~Aquin.: SMT
353 2, 54 | should have ~included a precept of prudence. For the chief
354 2, 54 | precepts should include a ~precept of the chief virtue. Now
355 2, 54 | decalogue should have included a precept ~of prudence.~Aquin.: SMT
356 2, 54 | of the ~Gospel contains a precept of prudence (Mt. 10:16): "
357 2, 54 | should have included a precept of prudence. ~Aquin.: SMT
358 2, 54 | should have contained a precept of prudence, especially
359 2, 54 | decalogue should include a precept ~relating directly to prudence.
360 2, 54 | necessary condition for a ~precept, as stated above (Q[44],
361 2, 54 | necessary condition for a precept, ~because justice tends
362 2, 54 | Law ~contained a special precept forbidding fraudulent buying
363 2, 60 | through an ~affirmative precept. Therefore a man is not
364 2, 60 | Reply OBJ 1: Although the precept about the making of restitution
365 2, 60 | form, it implies a negative precept forbidding us to ~withhold
366 2, 62 | especially should fulfil the precept of the Apostle (1 Cor. 4:
367 2, 66 | from fulfilling a Divine precept, since he ~would thus profit
368 2, 66 | is not bound by a Divine precept to accuse.~Aquin.: SMT SS
369 2, 66 | which is "the end of the ~precept" [*Can. Definimus, caus.
370 2, 67 | because we are bound by precept to "do all to the glory
371 2, 68 | binding than any human ~precept. But as regards matters
372 2, 68 | of false evidence by the precept ~of the decalogue is expressed
373 2, 69 | 1/1~OBJ 3: Further, the precept about performing works of
374 2, 70 | exposition on our ~Lord's precept, "If one strike thee on
375 2, 72 | so far as he despises the precept of love for one's neighbor:
376 2, 72 | more directly against this ~precept. Hence the latter sin is
377 2, 76 | counsels. Yet it is a matter of precept not to seek ~profit by lending:
378 2, 77 | boundary - and it is a negative precept that fixes the boundary
379 2, 77 | to act against a negative precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[79] A[
380 2, 77 | man transgresses a Divine precept by any species of mortal
381 2, 77 | act ~against a negative precept, it is a special sin in
382 2, 77 | legal justice to consider a ~precept as binding, so it belongs
383 2, 77 | transgression to consider ~a precept as an object of contempt.
384 2, 77 | opposed to an affirmative precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[79] A[
385 2, 77 | custom has the force of a precept; since ~as Augustine says
386 2, 77 | opposed to ~an affirmative precept. Therefore omission would
387 2, 77 | affirmative or ~negative precept, disposing to the opposite
388 2, 77 | to the opposite of such precept: and so ~taking both in
389 2, 81 | falls under a necessity of precept. ~But prayer does not seem
390 2, 81 | come under a necessity of precept, but to ~come from the mere
391 2, 81 | OBJ 2: It is a matter of precept not only that we should
392 2, 81 | to desire ~comes under a precept of charity, whereas to ask
393 2, 81 | whereas to ask comes under a precept of ~religion, which precept
394 2, 81 | precept of ~religion, which precept is expressed in Mt. 7:7,
395 2, 81 | in general is a matter of precept, while to love them ~in
396 2, 81 | individual is not a matter of precept, except in the preparedness ~
397 2, 83 | of which are a matter of ~precept; and to these all are bound,
398 2, 84 | necessary as a matter of precept?~(2) To whom are oblations
399 2, 84 | are under a necessity of precept to make oblations?~Aquin.:
400 2, 84 | that men are not bound by precept to make ~oblations. Men
401 2, 84 | now under a necessity ~of precept to make oblations.~Aquin.:
402 2, 84 | man under a necessity of precept to make ~oblations.~Aquin.:
403 2, 84 | apparently, it is a ceremonial ~precept. But ceremonial precepts
404 2, 85 | Whether men are bound by precept to pay tithes?~(2) Of what
405 2, 85 | tithes under a necessity of precept?~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[87] A[
406 2, 85 | that men are not bound by precept to pay tithes. ~The commandment
407 2, 85 | judicial or a ceremonial precept. Now, as stated above (FS, ~
408 2, 85 | given, by reason not of a precept but of a vow. For we read (
409 2, 85 | bound, under necessity of precept, to pay ~tithes in those
410 2, 85 | bound under necessity of precept to pay tithes.~Aquin.: SMT
411 2, 85 | in My ~house." Hence the precept about the paying of tithes
412 2, 85 | negligence, ~would disregard this precept. Hence, so far as the tenth
413 2, 85 | tenth part was fixed, ~the precept was judicial, since all
414 2, 85 | of the future. ~Hence the precept about paying tithes foreshadowed
415 2, 85 | ceremonial but a judicial precept, as stated above.~Aquin.:
416 2, 85 | Thus it was a judicial precept of the Old Law that he who ~
417 2, 85 | Para. 1/1~Reply OBJ 2: The precept about paying tithes, in
418 2, 85 | so far as it was a ~moral precept, was given in the Gospel
419 2, 85 | the Old Law contains no precept about personal tithes, viz.
420 2, 85 | of Leviticus (30,32) the precept of ~paying tithes refers
421 2, 85 | Old Law did not include a precept about personal ~tithes;
422 2, 86 | by natural law and Divine precept to ~fulfil his vow, so,
423 2, 86 | dispense him from keeping a precept of the natural or of the
424 2, 86 | dispensation contrary to the divine precept about keeping one's vows,
425 2, 86 | for a dispensation from a ~precept of the law, as stated above (
426 2, 87 | oath comes under a Divine precept, which does not admit of ~
427 2, 87 | contrary to the Divine ~precept. On the other hand, the
428 2, 87 | contrary to the ~Divine precept about the keeping of oaths.~
429 2, 95 | etc. says: "The ~Gospel precept points out what is required
430 2, 96 | is contrary to a divine precept is a ~mortal sin. Now perjury
431 2, 96 | is contrary to a divine precept, for it is ~written (Lev.
432 2, 99 | parents. ~For, seemingly, the precept of the decalogue, "Honor
433 2, 100 | first ~table, follows the precept of honoring our parents
434 2, 102 | become known, is a tacit precept, and a man's obedience ~
435 2, 102 | Accordingly the aspect of ~precept, which obedience considers,
436 2, 102 | virtue are a matter of ~precept, as stated above (FS, Q[
437 2, 102 | are ~sometimes a matter of precept, and pertain to no other
438 2, 102 | intentionally the aspect of precept, it will be a special ~virtue,
439 2, 102 | intention of fulfilling a precept; and for ~disobedience that
440 2, 102 | disobedience that one treat the precept with actual contempt. On
441 2, 102 | that may be a matter of precept, and disobedience for the ~
442 2, 102 | object is not God, but the precept of any superior, whether
443 2, 102 | object of obedience is a precept, and this proceeds from ~
444 2, 102 | the maker, namely, of the precept. If ~that which is prescribed
445 2, 102 | not on account of ~the precept, but on account of his own
446 2, 102 | except on account of the precept. ~Hence Gregory says (Moral.
447 2, 102 | the accomplishment of the precept, ~but to the fulfilment
448 2, 102 | tends to ~nothing beside the precept. Yet this must be understood
449 2, 102 | to ~the fulfilment of the precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[104] A[
450 2, 102 | other hand, regards the precept of the ~person that excels,
451 2, 102 | obedience is due to a person's precept on account of reverence
452 2, 102 | regarding the aspect of ~precept, it is one special virtue.
453 2, 102 | far as they come under a precept, ~belong to obedience. Wherefore
454 2, 102 | act of virtue come under a precept, one may ~nevertheless perform
455 2, 102 | considering the aspect of precept. Consequently, if there
456 2, 102 | naturally ~prior to the precept, that virtue is said to
457 2, 102 | with the force of a divine precept, but, ~as Gregory says (
458 2, 103 | commandments of God contain the precept of obedience to ~superiors.
459 2, 103 | it is not contrary to a precept, but beside it. Nor again
460 2, 103 | only when one contemns a ~precept, since moral acts take their
461 2, 103 | thing is done contrary to a precept, not in contempt of the
462 2, 103 | not in contempt of the precept, but ~with some other purpose,
463 2, 103 | disobedience makes a ~man contemn a precept which, more than anything,
464 2, 103 | when we are bound by a mere precept of man, a sin is ~more grievous,
465 2, 103 | there is ~contempt of God's precept, from the very nature of
466 2, 103 | commandment. And if the divine precept ~be contemned in a yet graver
467 2, 103 | contains contempt of a man's precept is less grievous ~than the
468 2, 103 | contemns the man who made the precept, because ~reverence for
469 2, 108 | Further, whatever is against a precept of the decalogue is a ~mortal
470 2, 108 | Now lying is against this precept of the decalogue: "Thou ~
471 2, 108 | Mend. xvii) that "it is a ~precept of perfection, not only
472 2, 108 | mortal sin to act against a precept. Therefore every ~lie of
473 2, 108 | a lie is contrary to a precept of the decalogue, in ~so
474 2, 108 | Augustine that "it is a precept of ~perfection not only
475 2, 108 | Unless perhaps it is a precept," etc. Nor does it matter
476 2, 120 | justice?~(2) Of the first precept of the decalogue;~(3) Of
477 2, 120 | which is essential to a precept, appears in justice, which
478 2, 120 | part of justice; the fourth precept is about acts of ~piety,
479 2, 120 | Para. 1/1~Whether the first precept of the decalogue is fittingly
480 2, 120 | It seems that the first precept of the decalogue is unfittingly ~
481 2, 120 | spirits and live?" Now the precept of ~piety, whereby man honors
482 2, 120 | therefore, should ~the first precept of religion, whereby all
483 2, 120 | OBJ 2: Further, the first precept of the decalogue pertains
484 2, 120 | one ~act. Yet in the first precept three acts are forbidden:
485 2, 120 | them." Therefore the first precept is unfittingly ~expressed.~
486 2, 120 | chord. ix) that "the first ~precept forbids the sin of superstition."
487 2, 120 | Therefore in the first precept of the Law ~the worship
488 2, 120 | there is one affirmative precept about ~religion, namely: "
489 2, 120 | 1/1~Whether the second precept of the decalogue is fittingly
490 2, 120 | It seems that the second precept of the decalogue is unfittingly ~
491 2, 120 | unfittingly ~expressed. For this precept, "Thou shalt not take the
492 2, 120 | religion. Therefore this precept should have preceded the ~
493 2, 120 | the ~Lord." Therefore the precept forbidding the taking of
494 2, 120 | more universal than the precept forbidding superstition,
495 2, 120 | on Ex. 20:7 expounds the precept, "Thou shalt ~not take the
496 2, 120 | to ~nothing. Hence this precept would seem to forbid useless
497 2, 120 | grievous. Therefore this precept should rather have forbidden
498 2, 120 | have been forbidden by this precept.~Aquin.: SMT SS Q[122] A[
499 2, 120 | 2/2~For this reason the precept forbidding superstition
500 2, 120 | placed before the ~second precept, which forbids perjury that
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