--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Therefore the elect shall go forth... to…" description: "\"Therefore the elect shall go forth... to see the torments of the impious, seeing which they will not be grieved, but will be satiated with joy at the s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/764/peter-lombard-79184_calamity_therefore-the-elect-shall-go-forth-to-se_1648167.jpg" --- # Therefore the elect shall go forth... to see the torments… ![“Therefore the elect shall go forth... to see the torments of the impious, seeing which they will not be grieved, but will be satiated with joy at the sight of the unutterable calamity of the impious.” quote by Peter Lombard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/764/peter-lombard-79184_calamity_therefore-the-elect-shall-go-forth-to-se_1648167.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/764/peter-lombard-79184_calamity_therefore-the-elect-shall-go-forth-to-se_1648167.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/764/peter-lombard-79184_calamity_therefore-the-elect-shall-go-forth-to-se_1648167.jpg) > “Therefore the elect shall go forth... to see the torments of the impious, seeing which they will not be grieved, but will be satiated with joy at the sight of the unutterable calamity of the impious.” Peter Lombard ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The elect will witness the suffering of the wicked, which will not sadden them but will bring them joy at the wicked’s ultimate downfall. **In simple terms:** The righteous find joy in the downfall of the impious. Key Takeaway Recognize that moral order rewards the virtuous. Themes justice divine retribution theology hope Mood solemn hopeful Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - sermons - ethical debates - personal reflection - literary analysis Key Concepts eschatology moral philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What does this promise of joy imply about divine justice? - How does this shape attitudes toward the wicked? 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