How great punishment must they deserve, who, far from themselves forgiving, do even entreat God for vengeance on their enemies, and as it were diametrically transgress this law; and this while He is doing and contriving all, to hinder our being at variance one with another? For since love is the root of all that is good, He, removing from all sides whatever mars it, brings us together, and cements us to each other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asking for vengeance on enemies shows a transgression of love. God actively works to prevent conflict because love is the root of all good.
- In plain terms
- Seeking vengeance shows you lack love, which God wants to foster.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose love over vengeance to align with divine will.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does your desire for justice conflict with love?
- How do you define true justice?
Another view
Justice systems are still needed for wrongdoing in society.
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