Car Quote by C. S. Lewis
“God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself.”
About This Quote
God created humanity to function like a machine designed for Him, similar to an engine built for a specific fuel.
In simple terms: Humans are designed to run on God, like a car on petrol.
Key Takeaway
Align life with divine purpose.
Themes
theology
purpose
design
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- faith practice
- ethical decisions
- life planning
- purpose seeking
Key Concepts
spirituality
mechanics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “running on Him” mean for you?
- Can purpose be reduced to a single source?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex theology.
