--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Another fundamental principle taught by…" description: "\"Another fundamental principle taught by the Law of Moses is this: Wrong cannot be ascribed to God in any way whatever; all evils and afflictions as wel..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f42/maimonides-2639_affliction_another-fundamental-principle-taught-by_1133572.png" --- # Another fundamental principle taught by the Law of Moses… ![“Another fundamental principle taught by the Law of Moses is this: Wrong cannot be ascribed to God in any way whatever; all evils and afflictions as well as all kinds of happiness of man, whether they concern one individual or a community, are distributed according to justice; they are the result…” quote by Maimonides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f42/maimonides-2639_affliction_another-fundamental-principle-taught-by_1133572.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f42/maimonides-2639_affliction_another-fundamental-principle-taught-by_1133572.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f42/maimonides-2639_affliction_another-fundamental-principle-taught-by_1133572.png) > “Another fundamental principle taught by the Law of Moses is this: Wrong cannot be ascribed to God in any way whatever; all evils and afflictions as well as all kinds of happiness of man, whether they concern one individual or a community, are distributed according to justice; they are the result of strict judgement that admits no wrong whatever.” [Maimonides](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maimonides/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage asserts that all events, good or bad, are justly distributed by divine justice, and that nothing can be blamed on God; moral order is inherent in the universe. **In simple terms:** All experiences are justly ordered by divine law; blame does not belong to God. Key Takeaway Accept responsibility and trust in divine justice. Themes justice divine order responsibility theodicy philosophy Mood reflective serious Type theological ethical When to use this quote - personal hardship - community decisions - ethical dilemmas - legal judgments Key Concepts ethics theology law Questions to Reflect On - What does justice mean when outcomes seem unfair? - How do we reconcile divine justice with human free will? 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