Character Quote by C. S. Lewis
“There is nothing indulgent about the Moral Law. It is as hard as nails. If God is like the Moral Law, then He is not soft.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Moral law is unyielding and demanding, not a comfort; it requires strict adherence regardless of desire for softness.
In simple terms: Moral law is strict and unforgiving.
Key Takeaway
Accept the difficulty of true morality.
Themes
ethics
discipline
spirituality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- religious practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Moral absolutism
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile moral rigidity with compassion?
- Can strictness ever be humane?
A Different Perspective
Hardness can deter people from following moral law.
