Christian Quote by C.S. Lewis
““But the Christian thinks any good he does comes from the Christ-life inside him. He does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us; just as the roof of a greenhouse does not attract the sun because it is bright, but becomes bright because the sun shines on it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, 1942
Goodness is a result of divine love, not a condition for earning it; love transforms us.
In simple terms: God’s love makes us good, not the other way around.
Seek love, not merit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical decision making
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine love change your view of morality?
- Can you separate gratitude from duty?
Love alone may not guarantee moral perfection.