Eternal life Quote by C.S. Lewis
““If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them. They are not a sort of prize which God could, if He chose, hand out to anyone. They are a great fountain of energy and beauty spurting up at the very centre of reality. If you are close to it, the spray will wet you: if you are not,, you will remian dry. Once a man is united to God, how could he not live forever? Once a man is separated from God, what can he do but wither and die.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
True fulfillment comes from aligning with divine sources; blessings are earned through proximity, not granted as prizes.
In simple terms: Being close to God brings joy and life.
Key Takeaway
Seek closeness to higher purpose.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
faith
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical living
- community service
Key Concepts
divine connection
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cultivate closeness to your values?
- What sacrifices are you willing to make?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot guarantee divine closeness.
