Quote by Joseph Ratzinger

The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.


The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living

Summary

This quote suggests that the "wrath of God" is not meant to be understood as a literal punishment from a higher being, but rather as the consequences of living in opposition to the love and goodness embodied by God. It implies that when individuals deviate from a virtuous path and distance themselves from God's principles, they are essentially inviting negative outcomes and hardships into their lives. Thus, the "wrath of God" here serves as a metaphor for the self-inflicted suffering that results from straying from a life aligned with love and righteousness.

By Joseph Ratzinger
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