Question 85 — Of the Effects of Sin

We must now consider the effects of sin; and (1) the corruption of the good of nature; (2) the stain on the soul; (3) the debt of punishment.

Under the first head there are six points of inquiry:

(1) Whether the good of nature is diminished by sin?

• (2) Whether it can be taken away altogether?
• (3) Of the four wounds, mentioned by Bede, with which human nature is stricken in consequence of sin.
• (4) Whether privation of mode, species and order is an effect of sin?
• (5) Whether death and other bodily defects are the result of sin?
• (6) Whether they are, in any way, natural to man?