A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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That is why Christians are told not to judge. We see only the results which a man's choices make out of his raw material. But God does not judge him on the raw material at all, but on what he has done with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should not judge others based on their inherent qualities, but rather on how they choose to act and grow.
C. S. Lewis emphasizes the importance of focusing on a person's actions and choices rather than their natural dispositions or circumstances. He suggests that while humans often judge others based on superficial traits, divine judgment is based on the efforts individuals make to improve themselves and the choices they make over time.
Themes
JudgmentChoicesGrowthPhilosophyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion about personal growth and self-improvement.
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