Quote by Philip Yancey

Power, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to cause suffering. Love, being vulnerable, absorbs it. In a point of convergence on a hill called Calvary, God renounced the one for the sake of the other.

Power, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to cause suffer

Summary

This quote implies that power, even if wielded with good intentions, often results in causing suffering. On the other hand, love, being inherently vulnerable, has the ability to absorb suffering. The quote references the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary, suggesting that at this pivotal moment, God voluntarily gave up his power in exchange for love, sacrificing himself for the greater good. In this act, power was renounced for the sake of love, indicating the transformative strength of love in overcoming suffering.

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Love Suffering Christianity Jesus

By Philip Yancey

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