משנה מסכת אבות פרק ג:טו
All is foreseen, and freedom of choice is granted. The world is judged with goodness, but in accordance with the amount of people's positive deeds. [Translation by chabad.org. Edited for gender neutrality]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. What is the meaning of the first statement in this mishna? Is it contradictory?
2. What is the meaning of the second statement? Can the world be judged favorably if there is no good?
3. How of the world's occurrences are independent of human behavior? What is affected by our actions?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)