Glory Quote by John Milton
““Oh goodness infinite, goodness immense! That all this good of evil shall produce, And evil turn to good; more wonderful Than that which by creation first brought forth Light out of darkness! Full of doubt I stand, Whether I should repent me now of sin By me done, and occasioned; or rejoice Much more, that much more good thereof shall spring; To God more glory, more good-will to men From God, and over wrath grace shall abound.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The passage reflects on the paradox that good can emerge from evil, and that divine providence can transform sin into greater good, urging trust in God's ultimate plan.
In simple terms: Evil can produce good under God's will.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and trust divine purpose.
Themes
faith
paradox
redemption
divine providence
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal moral dilemmas
- theological reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theodicy
metaphysics
spiritual transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal responsibility with divine providence?
- Can suffering truly become a source of greater good?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook human agency in shaping outcomes.
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