Casts Quote by Hosea Ballou
“The goodness of God to mankind is no less evinced in the chastisement with which He corrects His children than in the smiles of His providence; for the Lord will not cast off forever, but though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Doctrine of the Atonement, Hosea Ballou, 1825
God shows love through both blessings and corrective hardships, ensuring compassion endures despite suffering.
In simple terms: God’s love appears in joy and trial alike.
Key Takeaway
Trust that hardship is paired with mercy.
Themes
faith
compassion
trial
divine love
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- illness
- family conflict
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theodicy
grace
redemptive suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize compassion in hardship?
- What trials have shaped your faith?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may seem endless without visible relief.
