And this brings us face to face with a blunder of our…
““And this brings us face to face with a blunder of our traditional creed, which is radical. It talks of God's love as though that stood merely on a par with His justice though it were something belonging to Him which He puts on or off. It is hardly possible to open a religious book in which this fatal error is not found; fatal, because it virtually strikes out of the Gospel its fundamental truth, that GOD IS LOVE. The terms are equivalent. They can be interchanged. God is not anger though He can be angry, God is not vengeance though He does avenge. These are attributes, love is essence. Therefore, God is unchangeably love. Therefore, in judgment He is love, in wrath He is love, in vengeance He is love-" love first, and last, and midst, and without end.””
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 nature is fundamentally love; attributes like anger or vengeance are expressions, not the core.
In simple terms: God is love at the core, despite other traits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love as the essential divine attribute.
Themes
theology
divine nature
love
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal worship
- ethical decision‑making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Christianity
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your view of divine justice?
- Can love coexist with wrath?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue divine justice conflicts with unconditional love.