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 shall draw nearer to God, not by trying to avoid the sufferings inherent in all loves, but by accepting them and offering them to Him; throwing away all defensive armour. If our hearts need to be broken, and if He chooses this as the way in which they should break, so be it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing the suffering that comes with love brings us closer to God.
This quote by C. S. Lewis highlights the idea that love inherently involves suffering, and rather than seeking to escape this pain, we should accept it and bring it to God. By relinquishing our defenses and embracing the heartaches that may come, we open ourselves to a deeper spiritual connection and understanding of love's true nature.
Themes
LoveSufferingAcceptanceFaithGod
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a sermon on the importance of faith in tough times.
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