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Therefore not every good or evil human action is meritorious or demeritorious.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

This was true even in case of children, because that an act be meritorious or demeritorious Free- will was not required.

From History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 1 by MacCaffrey, James

Objection 1: It would seem that a human action is not meritorious or demeritorious on account of its goodness or malice.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

But as regulated by reason, it may be something meritorious and deserving of praise; while on the other hand, as not regulated by reason, it may be demeritorious and blameworthy.

From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Objection 1: It would seem that man's actions, good or evil, are not meritorious or demeritorious in the sight of God.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint