The wise man has struggled to find You in his wisdom, and…
““The wise man has struggled to find You in his wisdom, and he has failed. The just man has striven to grasp You in his own justice, and he has gone astray. But the sinner, suddenly struck by the lightning of mercy that ought to have been justice, falls down in adoration of Your holiness: for he had seen what kings desired to see and never saw, what prophets foretold and never gazed upon, what the men of ancient times grew weary of expecting when they died. He has seen that Your love is so infinitely good that it cannot be the object of a human bargain.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human attempts to reach the divine through intellect or justice fail; mercy reveals divine love beyond bargains.
In simple terms: Divine love is beyond human logic.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and mercy.
Themes
spirituality
humility
divine love
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- service to others
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do I experience mercy?
- What does divine love mean to me?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning can still be useful.