Therefore I begin to think, my Lord, you purposely allow…
“Therefore I begin to think, my Lord, you purposely allow us to be brought into contact with the bad and evil things that You want changed. Perhaps that is the very reason why we are here in this world, where sin and sorrow and suffering and evil abound, so that we may let You teach us so to react to them, that out of them we can create lovely qualities to live forever. That is really the only satisfactory way of dealing with evil. Not simply binding it so that it cannot work harm, but whenever possible overcoming it with good.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Evil exists to teach and transform, urging believers to respond with goodness rather than merely restraining it.
In simple terms: Suffering teaches and shapes us.
Key Takeaway
Respond with good.
Themes
faith
suffering
transformation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- community service
- moral choices
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we find purpose in suffering?
- What actions reflect overcoming evil?
A Different Perspective
Bad may feel overwhelming.