Compassion Quote by John Bunyan
“Sin is the dare of God's justice, the rape of His mercy, the jeer of His patience, the slight of His power, and the contempt of His love”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pilgrim's Progress, 1678
Divine justice and mercy are in tension, highlighting the paradox of sin against God's love
In simple terms: Sin opposes God's love and justice
Recognize the complexity of divine attributes
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious reflection
- ethical debates
- personal guilt
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile justice with mercy in personal life?
- Can love coexist with condemnation?
Human understanding of divine concepts is limited