Quote by C.S. Lewis

[To have Faith in Christ] means, of course, trying to do all that He says. There would be no sense in saying you trusted a person if you would not take his advice. Thus if you have really handed yourself over to Him, it must follow that you are trying to obey Him. But trying in a new way, a less worried way. Not doing these things in order to be saved, but because He has begun to save you already. Not hoping to get to Heaven as a reward for your actions, but inevitably wanting to act in a certain way because a first faint gleam of Heaven is already inside you.

[To have Faith in Christ] means, of course, trying to do all

Summary

This quote emphasizes that having faith in Christ means not only believing in Him, but also actively following His teachings and guidance. By trusting in Him and surrendering oneself, there is a natural inclination to obey Him. However, this obedience is not driven by a fear of punishment or a desire for personal gain, but rather by the transformation that occurs when one begins to experience the presence of Heaven within. It highlights the shift from a mindset of salvation through action towards a genuine desire to live according to Christ's teachings as a result of the initial salvation received.

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Faith Obedience Christianity Benevolence

By C.S. Lewis

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