Quote by C.S. Lewis

To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes the Christian virtue of forgiveness. It implies that being a Christian involves not only receiving God's forgiveness for one's own wrongdoings but also extending that forgiveness to others, no matter how inexcusable their actions may seem. It suggests that Christians are called to emulate God's forgiveness in their own lives, recognizing that they too have been forgiven for their own inexcusable actions. By forgiving others, Christians demonstrate the transformative power of God's forgiveness and reflect the grace that they have received.

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