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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” quote by Berel Wein
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“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”

Berel Wein

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and compassion.

Themes

justice mercy collective responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • ethical decision making
  • teaching
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Jewish ethics theodicy scriptural interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do the righteous suffer?
  • Can justice exist without mercy?
A Different Perspective

Human suffering raises questions about fairness.

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