Awful Quote by Sam Smith
“Our heavenly Father is more liberal in His views, and boundless in His mercies and blessings, than we are ready to believe or receive; and at the same time more terrible to the workers of iniquity, more awful in the executions of His punishments, and more ready to detect in every false way, than we are apt to suppose Him to be.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Contemporary Christian Teaching, 2020
Divine mercy is abundant and justice severe; humanity often underestimates both aspects of God's nature.
In simple terms: God is merciful yet just.
Key Takeaway
Balance compassion with accountability.
Themes
theology
justice
mercy
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical decision making
- counseling
Key Concepts
divine nature
human perception
ethical behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile mercy and justice?
- What does divine justice mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding of divine will is limited.
