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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We are forbidden to neglect the assembling of ourselves together. Christianity is already institutional in the earliest of its documents. The Church is the Bride of Christ. We are members of one another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of community and togetherness within the Christian faith.
C. S. Lewis highlights the vital role of communal worship and fellowship among Christians in this quote. He points out that neglecting to gather as a community is discouraged, as the Church is not just an institution but also a living entity where believers are interconnected, akin to members of a family or a bride to a groom, symbolizing unity and mutual support in faith.
Themes
CommunityFaithTogethernessChurchRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, to emphasize the importance of church community.
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