The Son of God Is By Your Side

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In the chapter "Let's Pretend" from Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis explores the concept of behaving "as if" one is a better person than one actually is, which can serve as a pathway to genuine transformation. He begins by discussing the idea of children playing pretend games, where they imitate adults or heroes, suggesting that this act of pretending teaches them something about the roles they are imitating.
Lewis applies this analogy to Christian practice, emphasizing that Christians are encouraged to "pretend" to be like Christ, which means trying to emulate His behavior and virtues. He argues that this pretending is not about being hypocritical or dishonest, but rather about aspiring to something better and in the process becoming transformed. The act of pretending to be like Christ can help cultivate real virtues within us.
He explains that even if we feel we are not naturally loving, by behaving as if we are loving, we start to foster genuine love. This process is supported by Christian doctrines which state that Christ is working within us, helping us to improve and slowly transforming us into better versions of ourselves.
Lewis concludes by reinforcing that this practice is not about achieving perfection on our own, but about allowing God's grace to work through our actions, gradually changing us. He likens it to a schoolboy learning to write by following the lines of a copybook, implying that our efforts to mimic Christ are guided by a divine hand. This chapter encapsulates Lewis’s belief in the transformative power of "pretending" as a practice in moral and spiritual development.

[@stureutg139]

Every time I hear Clive speak , I'm left in awe at what a great intellect and simple human character he possessed .

[@jeepstergal4043]

His friends called him Jack. From what I read, he never really used the name Clive.

[@paulfroelich1024]

It's MISTER CLIVE to you hahaha I kid keep well my friend.

[@KathleenMcGrath-e9d]

I am drawn into Christ by the Grace of God.

[@harshanid3636]

I am hear, listening. God and Christ are working with me. Amen...Amen...

[@jimmyboeingbeep]

Perfect…this gives you a glimpse at what the Apostle Paul experienced. Lewis and Paul truly had Christ by their side, sitting along a river, running a race, and romping on a high plain. They equally invite us to sit, run and romp along with them, throughout eternity.

[@RonGoodman-u9e]

I have been listening to all of his messages and have been extremly blessed by his simple anointed way of explaining bible truths into my life .I will share it online and to everyone that the Holy Spirit leads.

[@joed5467]

Whatever you do to recreate his voice, I love it. I am assuming that in this particular video, and most of your others, it’s not original audio, but you really make him come alive as if he is really speaking to us.

[@MelissaRubino-y8p]

Thanks god for making sure I’d hate my life for being a part of something that only caused suffering

[@gregjones2376]

Thank you, Lord, for creating Jack.

[@diannhall7564]

WOW 😊. 📖✝️

[@pamgessler5923]

Who does the voice here? I think the only actual recordings of Lewis we have are the Four Loves.

[@rebanelson607]

You are correct. I think it is an AI voice with an English accent that approximates Lewis's. I'd love to know for sure.

[@jeepstergal4043]

Some are remastered recordings of Lewis. The others do seem to actually be a human, not AI. Doesn't make the usual AI errors.

[@andrewwalker1764]

Jesus told us to pray "our Father... "

[@jrilessquared23]

If this is generative AI, you ought to say so.

[@deborahderrick8871]

Lovely.

[@freedomlive2134]

Thank you again for the content

[@teresitavanderploeg2471]

I hope it is not Al God have mercy.

[@Rosiedelaroux]

Rubbish