Quote by C.S. Lewis

I think He made one law of that kind in order that there might be obedience. In all these other matters what you call obeying Him is but doing what seems good in your own eyes also. Is love content with that?

I think He made one law of that kind in order that there mig

Summary

This quote suggests that obedience is integral to love. The author believes that God created a specific law to evoke obedience, as without it, simply doing what appears right to oneself does not align with genuine love. The quote implies that love necessitates surrendering personal desires or opinions in favor of fulfilling a law or commandment, illustrating the connection between love and obedience.

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Love Obedience Science Fiction Christian Perelandra

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