Counting the Cost | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - Counting the CostIn this chapter, C.S. Lewis addresses the daunting command "Be ye perfect," clarifying that Christ does not demand perfection as a prerequisite for His help, but rather establishes it as the only acceptable end goal of our transformation. Lewis argues that God acts like a conscientious dentist; while we may go to Him seeking "aspirin" for the immediate pain of a specific sin, He insists on giving us the "full treatment" to permanently fix our entire character. Once we invite Him in, He is determined to cure not just the…
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