Thomas Aquinas

Here is viewed the process for sinning. So, first sin is viewed: "her uncleanness", namely, "was in her skirts", similar to one's affection, if progressing within sin. Then: "she took no thought of her doom" as to her death, or the divine judgment. As the Book of Sirach 7:36 admonishes: "In all you do, remember the end of your life, and then you will never sin." Secondly, is considered the penalty for sinning. As stated: "therefore her fall is terrible". That is, from a dignified status into an extreme misery. …

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