He will punish all the evil deeds of men, although they have not been prohibited by a prophet, if common sense warns against them, as e. g., injustice and violence.... it is distinctly added that he who does a good thing without being commanded, receives nevertheless his reward. The same principle is expressed in all the sayings of our Sages.


Ch.17 - Guide for the Perplexed (c. 1190) - Part III

Maimonides Quotes

He will punish all the evil deeds of men, although they have not been prohibited by a prophet, if common sense warns against them, as e. g.,...

He will punish all the evil deeds of men, although they have not been prohibited by a prophet, if common sense warns against them, as e. g.,...

He will punish all the evil deeds of men, although they have not been prohibited by a prophet, if common sense warns against them, as e. g.,...

He will punish all the evil deeds of men, although they have not been prohibited by a prophet, if common sense warns against them, as e. g.,...