Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

God's truth judges created things out of love, and Satan's truth judges them out of envy and hatred.

God's truth judges created things out of love, and Satan's t

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two contrasting perspectives through which the truths of the world can be viewed. According to the quote, God's truth stems from a place of love and evaluates everything with a compassionate lens. On the other hand, Satan's truth arises from envy and animosity, leading to a judgment that is tainted with hatred and malice. It implies that the intentions and motives behind our truth determine the way we perceive and judge the world.

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By Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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