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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Is it easy to love God' asks an old author. 'It is easy,' he replies, 'to those who do it.' I have included two Graces under the word Charity. But God can give a third. He can awake in man, towards Himself, a supernatural Appreciative love. This is of all gifts the most to be desired. Here, not in our natural loves, nor even in ethics, lies the true centre of all human and angelic life. With this all things are possible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loving God may seem difficult, but it becomes easy through a divine gift of love.
C. S. Lewis emphasizes that true love for God is not merely a natural inclination but a supernatural gift that transforms the heart. This divine love is at the core of existence for both humans and angels, empowering us to navigate life with a deep appreciation and capability for all things.
Themes
LoveGodCharitySupernaturalAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a sermon to illustrate the divine aspect of love.
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