--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Could your god and this infernal be…" description: "\"“Could your god and this infernal be called enemies, then?\" \"It is more complicated than that. God knew what was going to happen, of course. The divine..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c98/k-j-bishop-24289_theology_could-your-god-and-this-infernal-be-call_692586.jpg" --- # Could your god and this infernal be called enemies, then?"… ![“Could your god and this infernal be called enemies, then?" "It is more complicated than that. God knew what was going to happen, of course. The divine has a plan for the infernal. Because all is of God and nothing of God can truly be destroyed, the infernal must instead be transmuted. It must…” quote by K.J. Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c98/k-j-bishop-24289_theology_could-your-god-and-this-infernal-be-call_692586.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c98/k-j-bishop-24289_theology_could-your-god-and-this-infernal-be-call_692586.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c98/k-j-bishop-24289_theology_could-your-god-and-this-infernal-be-call_692586.jpg) > ““Could your god and this infernal be called enemies, then?" "It is more complicated than that. God knew what was going to happen, of course. The divine has a plan for the infernal. Because all is of God and nothing of God can truly be destroyed, the infernal must instead be transmuted. It must realise its error, comprehend the illogicality of its existence, and choose to become part of the divine. When all is converted, the erroneous potential will no longer exist. Perfection will be achieved. We are all subjects, substances, in this greatest alchemy, the Great Work of God.”” [K.J. Bishop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/k-j-bishop/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine and infernal are intertwined; the infernal must be transformed into the divine to achieve perfection. **In simple terms:** Infernal must become divine for perfection. Key Takeaway Seek transformation, not destruction. Themes spirituality alchemy perfection duality Mood reflective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - ethical decision making - conflict resolution - creative problem solving Key Concepts theology metaphysics transmutation Questions to Reflect On - What aspects of your life need transmutation? - How do you reconcile opposing forces? 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