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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He (God) loved us not because we are lovable, but because He is love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the idea that God's love is unconditional and not based on our worthiness.
C. S. Lewis emphasizes the nature of divine love, suggesting that it is not contingent on the qualities or virtues of those who receive it. Instead, God's love flows from His very essence, portraying love as an intrinsic characteristic of God rather than a response to human actions or attributes.
Themes
LoveUnconditionalDivineGraceFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about unconditional love, you can reference this quote to illustrate the nature of God's love.
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