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“Christ says, "Give me All. I don't want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good...Hand over the whole natural self, all the desires which you think innocent as…” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““Christ says, "Give me All. I don't want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good...Hand over the whole natural self, all the desires which you think innocent as well as the ones you think wicked--the whole outfit. I will give you a new self instead. In fact, I will give you Myself: my own will shall become yours.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Christ demands total surrender of the self, offering a new identity aligned with divine will.

In simple terms: Give up all self‑interest for a higher purpose.

Key Takeaway

Embrace complete devotion.

Themes

spirituality self‑sacrifice transformation

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • personal growth
  • ethical decision‑making
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

divine will identity renunciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What parts of your self do you resist giving up?
  • How can you balance surrender with self‑care?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore practical needs and personal boundaries.

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