Question II: On disobedience

I ASSERT first, that Disobedience is a special sin when it is opposed to Obedience diametrically, by despising the power of the one commanding, or the command, with the intention of not subjecting oneself to it. So D. Thom. art. 1. D. Bonavent. in speculo animae, cap. 2. It is evident from the rules of virtues and vices.

I ASSERT second, that it is not the gravest sin. It is evident, because it is not opposed to the highest virtues, but to obedience.

From these Disobedience is defined by D. Bonavent. p. p. Centil. sect. 18. It is the will fleeing the lessening of power, unwilling to be subject to superiors in what is due. Hence see the printer's error in the opusc. declaratio Theologiae terminorum, in the Roman edition, where it says thus: Disobedience is a will feigning.

I ASSERT third, that disobedience is mortal of its genus. It is proved from D. Bonavent. in speculo animae, cap. 1. from that of Rom. 13. He that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. and Rom 1. Not obeying parents is asserted to be mortal. The same is asserted in 1 Timor. 3.

I ASSERT fourth, that it is not always an equal sin; for from an inequality of those commanding, or of the command, the obligation can be unequal.