Evil Quote by George MacDonald
““It would hardly be kindness if he didn't punish sin, not to use every means to put the evil thing far from us. Whatever may be meant by the place of misery Mr. Sutherland, it's only another form of his love. Love shining through the fogs of evil, and thus made to look very different.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Princess by George MacDonald, 1884
Love must confront and repel evil, using all means to keep sin distant, revealing love’s true nature amidst darkness.
In simple terms: Love fights evil to stay pure.
Key Takeaway
Act to protect love from corruption.
Themes
love
morality
conflict
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
theology
ethical action
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance love with justice?
- What means are acceptable to oppose sin?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not eradicate all evil.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
