--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God's love-eye does not see essentially…" description: "\"God's love-eye does not see essentially into the wicked rebellious apostate soul; neither also into the devil, but his anger-eye sees thereinto; that i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32a/jakob-bohme-12810_according_god-s-love-eye-does-not-see-essentially_1982735.jpg" --- # God's love-eye does not see essentially into the wicked… ![“God's love-eye does not see essentially into the wicked rebellious apostate soul; neither also into the devil, but his anger-eye sees thereinto; that is, God, according to the property of the anger or fire of wrath, sees in the devil, and in the false soul.” quote by Jakob Bohme](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32a/jakob-bohme-12810_according_god-s-love-eye-does-not-see-essentially_1982735.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32a/jakob-bohme-12810_according_god-s-love-eye-does-not-see-essentially_1982735.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/32a/jakob-bohme-12810_according_god-s-love-eye-does-not-see-essentially_1982735.jpg) > “God's love-eye does not see essentially into the wicked rebellious apostate soul; neither also into the devil, but his anger-eye sees thereinto; that is, God, according to the property of the anger or fire of wrath, sees in the devil, and in the false soul.” [Jakob Bohme](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jakob-bohme/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine perception distinguishes between human rebellion and demonic evil, assigning different aspects of anger to each. **In simple terms:** God sees rebellion and evil differently. Key Takeaway Recognize varied sources of moral failings. Themes theology spirituality morality Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical theological When to use this quote - personal reflection - ethical decision making - spiritual study Key Concepts divine justice anger wrath Questions to Reflect On - What does this view say about human responsibility? - How do we differentiate between sin and evil? 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