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“For in the Third Showing when I saw that God does all that is done, I saw no sin: and then I saw that all is well. But when God showed me for sin, then said He: All SHALL be well.” quote by Julian of Norwich
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“For in the Third Showing when I saw that God does all that is done, I saw no sin: and then I saw that all is well. But when God showed me for sin, then said He: All SHALL be well.”

Julian of Norwich

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Seeing God's perfection reveals no sin and assures that everything is ultimately good; even when sin appears, divine promise remains.

In simple terms: God’s perfection shows all is well, even with sin.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine goodness despite apparent flaws.

Themes

faith divine love perfection hope

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual theological

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual doubt
  • ethical decision making
  • comfort in suffering

Key Concepts

theology mysticism redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing divine perfection affect your response to personal failings?
  • What does “All SHALL be well” mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective

Divine promise may not address human agency.

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