God decreed that man would sin?

[thessalonian]

Simple question, please back up with documentation:

Did God decree from eternity that Adam would sin?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Era Might]

What do you mean "decree"? He knew man would sin, and permitted it, but he didn't positively will it or cause it. From the Book of Sirach:

[quote]Do not say, "Because of the Lord I left the right way"; for he will not do what he hates.

Do not say, "It was he who led me astray"; for he had no need of a sinful man.

The Lord hates all abominations, and they are not loved by those who fear him.

[b]It was he who created man in the beginning, and he left him in the power of his own inclination.[/b]

[b]If you will, you can keep the commandments, and to act faithfully is a matter of your own choice.[/b]

He has placed before you fire and water: stretch out your hand for whichever you wish.

Before a man are life and death, and whichever he chooses will be given to him.

For great is the wisdom of the Lord; he is mighty in power and sees everything; his eyes are on those who fear him, and he knows every deed of man.

[b]He has not commanded any one to be ungodly, and he has not given any one permission to sin.[/b]

--Sirach 15[/quote]

[Mateo el Feo]

Look at the first two questions:
[url="http://www.newadvent.org/summa/207900.htm"]http://www.newadvent.org/summa/207900.htm[/url]

[Loyola]

Well I don't know about that, but I'm so mad at myself because I have made a habit of a venial sin, and I'm trying so hard not to commit it for the billionth time.

Edited September 1, 2006 by Loyola