Be a man Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Honest rejection of Christ, however mistaken, will be forgiven and healed ... but to evade the Son of Man, to look the other way, to pretend you haven't noticed, to become suddenly absorbed in something on the other side of the street, to leave the receiver off the telephone because it might be He who was ringing up, to leave unopened certain letters in a strange handwriting because they might be from Him -- this is a different matter. You may not be certain yet whether you ought to be a Christian; but you do know you ought to be a Man, not an ostrich, hiding its head in the sand.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Weight of Glory, 1942
Avoiding spiritual responsibility is likened to ignoring an obvious danger; one must confront truth rather than hide.
In simple terms: Ignore truth at your own peril.
Key Takeaway
Face spiritual truths directly.
Themes
faith
responsibility
truth
avoidance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious doubt
- ethical decision making
- public speaking
Key Concepts
moral courage
spiritual awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront uncomfortable truths?
- What prevents you from acting on belief?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex personal struggles with faith.
