Christianity Quote by David Timms
““C. S. Lewis countered the accusation of heavenly-mindedness when he wrote: “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.”15 On another occasion he stated: “If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.””
About This Quote
Source Book: C. S. Lewis Essays, 1995
Lewis argues that focusing solely on earthly goals neglects spiritual aims, and that historically, Christians most effective for the world were those who also considered the afterlife.
In simple terms: Balancing earthly and heavenly goals yields greater impact
Key Takeaway
Prioritize both present and future values
Themes
faith
purpose
balance
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community service
- spiritual practice
- social activism
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
historical impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you integrate spiritual and material goals?
- What modern examples reflect this balance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one realm can limit effectiveness
