Had God kept from being made those who through His…
““Had God kept from being made those who through His goodness were to have existence, but who by their own choice were to become evil, then evil would have prevailed over the goodness of God. Thus, all things which God makes He makes good, but each one becomes good or evil by his own choice. So, even if the Lord did say: 'It were better for him if that man had not been born,' He did not say so in deprecation of His own creature, but in deprecation of that creature's choice and rashness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings possess free will, making them responsible for good or evil, regardless of divine intent.
In simple terms: We choose good or evil.
Key Takeaway
Own your choices.
Themes
free will
responsibility
theodicy
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
moral agency
choice
divine goodness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile free will with belief in a benevolent deity?
- What role does personal responsibility play in moral outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Divine intention does not guarantee outcomes.