God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lewis compares humans to machines designed by God to run on Him, suggesting we need divine connection to function properly.
- In plain terms
- Humans were made by God and need God to work right.
- What can you take from it?
- You function best when connected to your creator.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives your life purpose?
- How do you define your function?
Another view
It assumes a specific theological view of human nature.
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