Danger Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy’s will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys. But””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, 1942
Blind obedience without personal desire leads to spiritual emptiness and doubt
In simple terms: Obeying without desire empties the soul
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind obedience
Themes
faith
obedience
spiritual doubt
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- ethical decision‑making
- personal reflection
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your obedience?
- How can you align intent with purpose?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience may ignore personal conscience
