As wrapped up in earthly life as humanity tends to be, even Christians can forget that only a fraction of their lives will be spent in this fallen world, while eternity still awaits them. Every day, every person has the decision to choose Christ or evil, both in their hearts and in their outward actions. By becoming the hands and feet of Christ and sharing His word, Christians can help non-believers turn their lives toward God. However, people also have the opportunity to dissuade others from doing the right thing. In The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis emphasizes that human interactions can affect eternal life. In each and every communication with another, one must realize that their interlocutor has eternal importance. For human souls are not
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This does not mean that all conversations need to be serious or even spiritual, but rather means that one should take another seriously, knowing that that they have an eternal destiny. Lewis states, “All day long, we are, in some degree, helping each other to one or other of these destinations” (45-46). These destinations refer to heaven and hell. Through this quote, Lewis explains that human interaction can help lead souls to be blessed by God and brought into heaven or doomed to eternal damnation in hell. Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...” (ESV). Although only God and oneself can cultivate a true relationship, Christians are called to encourage one another in following God and have fellowship with each other. Humans have the decision to encourage others toward Christ or to push others away from Christ every day. C.S. Lewis makes it clear that human interaction, positive or negative, can make an impact on eternity. Because all people’s souls are at stake, Christians must work to eliminate ungodly exchanges with one another and instead increase pure and strengthening discussions with whoever they may encounter. The Weight of Glory explains that relationships and conduct can influence one’s future eternal
This does not mean that all conversations need to be serious or even spiritual, but rather means that one should take another seriously, knowing that that they have an eternal destiny. Lewis states, “All day long, we are, in some degree, helping each other to one or other of these destinations” (45-46). These destinations refer to heaven and hell. Through this quote, Lewis explains that human interaction can help lead souls to be blessed by God and brought into heaven or doomed to eternal damnation in hell. Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works...” (ESV). Although only God and oneself can cultivate a true relationship, Christians are called to encourage one another in following God and have fellowship with each other. Humans have the decision to encourage others toward Christ or to push others away from Christ every day. C.S. Lewis makes it clear that human interaction, positive or negative, can make an impact on eternity. Because all people’s souls are at stake, Christians must work to eliminate ungodly exchanges with one another and instead increase pure and strengthening discussions with whoever they may encounter. The Weight of Glory explains that relationships and conduct can influence one’s future eternal