Quote by Lionel Blue

I found that when I did something for the sake of heaven, heaven happened. These things changed my life. I owe them to my encounter with Christianity.

I found that when I did something for the sake of heaven, he

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their personal experience where they discovered that when they acted with the intention of serving a higher purpose or "heaven," they experienced positive outcomes that had a transformative impact on their life. They attribute these changes to their encounter with Christianity, suggesting that their understanding and practice of the faith played a crucial role in guiding their actions toward the pursuit of good and bringing about favorable results.

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