There have been men before : who got so interested in proving the existence of God that they came to care nothing for God himself: as if the good Lord had nothing to do but to exist. There have been some who were so preoccupied with spreading Christianity that they never gave a thought to Christ.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lewis criticizes focusing on proving God or spreading Christianity more than caring for God or Christ Himself.
- In plain terms
- Don't focus more on proving or spreading faith than on God and Christ.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize relationship over proof or promotion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you prioritize in your faith?
- Are you focused on the right things?
Another view
It may dismiss the value of apologetics or evangelism.
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