The more the wicked abound, so much the more must we…
“The more the wicked abound, so much the more must we suffer with them in patience; for on the threshing floor few are the grains carried into the barns, but high are the piles of chaff burned with fire.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Enduring wickedness demands patient suffering; the few good deeds are like grains, while many sins are chaff burned away.
In simple terms: Patience amid evil; good is scarce.
Key Takeaway
Accept suffering, seek virtue.
Themes
patience
evil
virtue
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- social injustice
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we act against evil while remaining patient?
- What virtues counteract the 'chaff' of sin?
A Different Perspective
Patience alone cannot change wickedness.