OBJECTION IV

Whoever can prevent the sin of others and does not so, but rather

contributes to it, although he be fully apprised of it, is accessary

thereto.

God can prevent the sin of intelligent creatures; but he does not so, and

he rather contributes to it by his co-operation and by the opportunities he

causes, although he is fully cognizant of it.

Therefore, etc.

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