Because He is all-powerful, must all-good, too, follow? I judge but by the fruits-and they are bitter- Which I must feed on for a fault not mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If God is all‑powerful and all‑good, why does He allow bitter fruits that we must endure for faults not our own?
- In plain terms
- Why does an all‑good, all‑powerful God let us suffer for others’ faults?
- What can you take from it?
- Question the nature of suffering and divine justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does suffering mean to you?
- How do you reconcile faith with injustice?
Another view
Interpretations of divine will vary widely.
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Send me no more reviews of any kind. - I will read no more of evil or good in that line. - Walter Scott has not read a review of himself for thirteen years.
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