Accepted Quote by C. S. Lewis
“A man can eat his dinner without understanding exactly how food nourishes him. A man can accept what Christ has done without knowing how it works: indeed, he certainly would not know how it works until he has accepted it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942
Faith can be embraced without full intellectual comprehension; belief often precedes understanding.
In simple terms: Belief can come before understanding.
Key Takeaway
Accept faith, then seek insight.
Themes
faith
trust
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious conversion
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief grow without full knowledge?
- Can acceptance precede explanation?
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