Good and evil Quote by C.S. Lewis
““If God is wiser than we, His judgments must differ from ours on many things, and not least on good and evil. What seems to us good may therefore not be good in His eyes, and what seems to us evil may not be evil.””
About This Quote
Source The: “The Problem of Pain” (1940) by C.S. Lewis
Lewis suggests that divine wisdom may judge actions differently from human perspectives, implying that human judgments of good and evil are limited.
In simple terms: God’s wisdom differs from ours, so our moral judgments may be wrong.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble about human moral certainty.
Themes
theology
ethics
humility
divine wisdom
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- moral decision making
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophical
theological
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern moral truth without divine guidance?
- Can human reason alone judge good and evil?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a the deity; non‑theistic views may disagree.
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