Blessed Quote by Berel Wein
“Would the Holy One, Blessed is he, dispense judgment without justice? But we may say that he whom God loves will be chastised. For since the day the Holy Temple was destroyed, the righteous are seized by death for the iniquities of the generation”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "Justice and Mercy in Jewish Thought" by Berel Wein, 2015
Divine justice balances mercy; the righteous may suffer for collective sins, reflecting a complex moral order.
In simple terms: God balances justice and mercy.
Seek humility and compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community service
- ethical decision making
- teaching
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do the righteous suffer?
- Can justice exist without mercy?
Human suffering raises questions about fairness.