I am especially fond of Lewis' analogy of Greek poetry. To study greek for the purpose of enjoying Greek poetry would be silly, and probably impossible. One must study a language for several years before being truly able to enjoy its poetry. To aim for this enjoyment without having any experience with the language seems rather impossible. When the goal is so far away, one has no motivation to work towards it.
Near the end, when Lewis finally reaches the namesake sentence of his essay, one can easily understand exactly what he means when he says 'weight of glory'. such a standard is impossible without God's grace. But even so, i find myself attracted to the challenge. To devote everything to attaining glory in the afterlife (Heaven) seems like such a great adventure, who would ever want to pass it up? One who can't see beyond the muddy sandbox.
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Yes, we also like the analogy!!!
Thanks for the thoughtful summaries.
Blessings,
P and A
It is interesting how we later reap benefits we did not expect or at least preoccupy ourselves at the beginning.
I most certainly agree with you about the fact the standard for glory is impossible without God's grace. I like how you call it an adventure, that it truly is.
Nicely put. I also found it interesting that he would make that analogy to the kid in the mud. Its so true. I certainly hope I don't let it pass by.
Billy
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