No abyss of evil can remain hidden from him through whom…
![“No abyss of evil can remain hidden from him through whom the world is reconciled to God. But the abyss of the love of God[26.] embraces even the most abysmal godlessness of the world. In an incomprehensible reversal of all righteous and pious thought, God declares himself as guilty toward the…” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/303/dietrich-bonhoeffer-303_love-of-god_no-abyss-of-evil-can-remain-hidden-from_1989857.jpg)
““No abyss of evil can remain hidden from him through whom the world is reconciled to God. But the abyss of the love of God[26.] embraces even the most abysmal godlessness of the world. In an incomprehensible reversal of all righteous and pious thought, God declares himself as guilty toward the world and thereby extinguishes the guilt of the world.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God’s love paradoxically embraces even profound evil, turning guilt into grace.
In simple terms: Divine love includes all, even the darkest.
Key Takeaway
Embrace grace over judgment.
Themes
theology
redemption
paradox
guilt
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- moral dilemmas
- spiritual reflection
- social injustice
Key Concepts
soteriology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine love reshape your view of evil?
- Can guilt be transformed into compassion?
A Different Perspective
The idea may challenge those who see evil as irredeemable.