But Christianity is a queer business! If at the outset we try to do anything, we get nothing; if we seek to attain something, we miss everything. For Christianity begins not with a big DO, but with a big DONE.

Watchman Nee
About This Quote

The Bible is a book that has been the foundation of the Christian faith ever since its beginnings. It is a book that delivers hope and inspiration to millions of people around the world. It has survived the test of time and it continues to be relevant in today’s society. But, the Bible contains a lot of weird stories and a lot of things that make you scratch your head.

In this quote, C.S. Lewis is saying that if we try to do anything at all for Christianity, we will fail miserably. He also says that if we want to achieve anything for Christianity, we will succeed but fail.

He is saying that Christianity has its foundation in a big DONE rather than a big DO.

Source: Sit, Walk, Stand

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