C. S. Lewis quote: I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as ...

I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.

~ C. S. Lewis ~

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