Christmas Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“...And then, just when everything is bearing down on us to such an extent that we can scarcely withstand it, the Christmas message comes to tell us that all our ideas are wrong, and that what we take to be evil and dark is really good and light because it comes from God. Our eyes are at fault, that is all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Letters and Papers from Prison, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1944
The quote reflects on how divine perspective can invert human judgments of good and evil, especially in times of suffering.
In simple terms: God’s view can reverse our ideas of good and evil.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine insight when judging right and wrong.
Themes
faith
perception
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theological study
- personal crisis
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theodicy
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true good in hardship?
- What role does faith play in redefining evil?
A Different Perspective
Human suffering may not always be resolved by divine reinterpretation.
