C.S. Lewis a Christian writer sought in his life to use his skills as a writer to promote the Christian principles of life.
He also used his writing skills to critique society at his time.
In his work, "The Abolition of Man," C.S. Lewis describes the people of his age as "men without chest that have plenty of comfort but no greatness of soul."
He said we were building a society of men who were small and hollow lacking courage, purpose, nobility and conviction. These are men without chest.
Over the past week we have encountered Jesus in the gospel standing his ground and refusing to back down from the scribes and pharisees and scholars of the law.
He is definitely a man with greatness of soul, who has courage, purpose, nobility, and deep conviction of truth. He sets the example of who we are all called to be, he helps us find our chest that have been lost over time.
Jesus stands tall with head up high and chest out as he judges the scribes and pharisees. Jesus doesn't tolerate their nonsense and misuse of authority but he holds them accountable and demands them to change for the better.
This is how a Christian ought to act. We are called to hold people accountable, to call them to task, and to refuse to back down. We must stand tall with our head held high and our chest out being a voice of truth in a world that has lost its way.
To be a Christian demands a greatness of soul filled with zeal, courage, purpose, nobility, and deep conviction. Stand your ground and be not afraid to say "woe" to the world and allow Christ to speak through you.
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