Believe Quote by C. S. Lewis
“I believe that there are too many accommodating preachers... Jesus Christ did not say "Go into the world and tell the world that it is quite right." The Gospel is something completely different. In fact, it is directly opposed to the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942
The Gospel challenges worldly complacency, urging believers to oppose societal norms rather than accommodate them.
In simple terms: The Gospel opposes the world, not conforms to it.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the Gospel’s counter‑cultural stance.
Themes
faith
counter‑culture
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
critical
When to use this quote
- church preaching
- personal evangelism
- social activism
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your faith confront cultural pressures?
- What does “opposed to the world” mean for daily life?
A Different Perspective
The Gospel can be misinterpreted as anti‑world, causing alienation.
