Creation Quote by Gustave Thibon
““There is no doubt that here below matter and evil exercise 'all the causality which belongs to them'; the spectacle of the innumerable horrors of history is enough to prove that the kingdom of God is not of this world (does not Scripture describe the devil as the prince of this world?). Nevertheless God remains mysteriously present in creation: without in any way changing the calamities which weigh upon us, his grace plays upon the laws of gravity like the sun's rays in the clouds.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mystery of God, Gustave Thibon, 1950
God is present in creation without altering suffering; His grace subtly influences natural laws like sunlight through clouds.
In simple terms: God exists amid suffering, subtly guiding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize subtle divine influence in hardship.
Themes
theology
philosophy
suffering
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- philosophical study
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
divine providence
natural law
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive divine grace in daily life?
- Can suffering coexist with belief in a benevolent deity?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding of divine action is limited; attributing causality to God can be problematic.
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