Quote by C.S. Lewis, Letters

It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is the true word of God. The Bible, read in the right spirit and with the guidance of good teachers, will bring us to Him. We must not use the Bible as a sort of encyclopedia out of which texts can be taken for use as weapons.

It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is the true word of

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while the Bible is important, it is not the ultimate source of God's word. Christ, as the embodiment of God's message, holds greater significance. The Bible should be studied in a respectful and spiritually guided manner, which will lead us closer to understanding Christ. The quote advises against using the Bible as a means to selectively extract texts and weaponize them against others. Instead, it encourages seeking a deeper connection with God through Christ, using the Bible as a guide to that spiritual journey.

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By C.S. Lewis, Letters

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