I could well believe that it is God's intention, since we have refused milder remedies, to compel usinto unity, by persecution even and hardship. Satan is without a doubt nothing else than a hammer in thehand of a benevolent and severe God. For all, either willingly or unwillingly, do the will of God:Judas and Satan as tools or instruments, John and Peter as sons.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes it may be God's plan to use persecution and hardship to bring people together in unity, especially if milder solutions have been rejected. The message implies that even individuals like Judas and Satan, who appear to work against God's will, are ultimately carrying out His intentions as instruments, while figures like John and Peter align themselves willingly with His purpose. The quote implies that God's ultimate benevolence and severity are manifest through these contrasting roles, all serving a greater divine plan.

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