Reasoning Quote by C.S. Lewis
““But there is a difficulty about disagreeing with God. He is the source from which all your reasoning power comes: you could not be right and He wrong any more than a stream can rise higher than its own source.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis, 1940
Reasoning depends on a divine source; contradicting that source is impossible because it would be like a stream exceeding its spring.
In simple terms: Your logic comes from God; you can’t be right against Him.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of human reasoning.
Themes
faith
reason
humility
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal doubt
- ethical decisions
- theological debate
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle doubts when they clash with faith?
- Can reason ever fully grasp the divine?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning can be flawed even if the source is divine.
