Good and evil Quote by C.S. Lewis
““On the one hand, if God is wiser than we His judgement 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 Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940
Divine wisdom may judge good and evil differently from human perspectives, so moral judgments are limited.
In simple terms: God’s view of morality can differ from ours.
Key Takeaway
Consider humility when judging moral issues.
Themes
theology
ethics
humility
Mood
thoughtful
humble
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical debates
- personal moral reflection
Key Concepts
divine omniscience
relativism
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How would your moral view change if you trusted a higher wisdom?
- Can we ever know what is truly good?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning may never fully grasp divine intent.
![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
