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Christianity Quote by C.S. Lewis

“If it is maintained that anything so small as the Earth must, in any event, be too unimportant to merit the love of the Creator, we reply that no Christian ever supposed we did merit it. Christ did not die for men because they were intrinsically worth dying for, but because He is intrinsically…” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““If it is maintained that anything so small as the Earth must, in any event, be too unimportant to merit the love of the Creator, we reply that no Christian ever supposed we did merit it. Christ did not die for men because they were intrinsically worth dying for, but because He is intrinsically love, and therefore loves infinitely.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Weight of Glory”, C.S. Lewis, 1949

God loves all creation unconditionally; humanity’s worth isn’t earned but granted by divine love.

In simple terms: God loves us regardless of our value.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unconditional love.

Themes

theology humility divine love

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical decision‑making
  • personal solace

Key Concepts

grace existential purpose

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does unconditional love mean for you?
  • How can you extend grace to others?
A Different Perspective

Human beings may struggle to accept love without merit.

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