Christ Quote by C.S. Lewis
““A live body is not one that never gets hurt, but one that can to some extent repair itself. In the same way a Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is enabled to repent and pick himself up and begin over again after each stumble—because the Christ-life is inside him, repairing him all the time, enabling him to repeat (in some degree) the kind of voluntary death which Christ Himself carried out.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis, 1942
Human resilience is shown through the ability to heal and repent, not by avoiding pain or error.
In simple terms: We grow by repairing ourselves and learning from mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace repentance and self‑repair.
Themes
resilience
faith
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- spiritual struggles
- recovering from failure
Key Concepts
spiritual renewal
voluntary sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice self‑repair after a setback?
- What role does faith play in your recovery?
A Different Perspective
Healing alone does not guarantee lasting change without humility.
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