Quote by C.S. Lewis

Now the proper good of a creature is to surrender itself to its Creator - to enact intellectually, volitionally and emotionally, that relationship which is given in the mere fact of its being a creature when it does so, it is good and happy.

Now the proper good of a creature is to surrender itself to

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The quote suggests that the ultimate purpose of a creature is to surrender itself to its Creator. By willingly embracing this relationship both intellectually, volitionally, and emotionally, the creature experiences goodness and happiness. In acknowledging its existence as a mere creation, this surrender allows it to fulfill its true nature and find fulfillment in alignment with its Creator.

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