“The outpouring of royalties from his British and American publishers rivaled the tidal wave of fan mail. This development further complicated Lewis’ life because he believed these monies should be placed in a fund and carefully distributed to worthy causes, and this took time. Continually upgrading his standard of living neither suited Lewis’ lifestyle nor his calling. He saw himself as God’s steward and felt responsible for the careful expenditure and distribution of everything the Heavenly Father provided.”
Lyle Dorsett on C.S. Lewis in Essential C.S. Lewis (New York: Touchstone, 1988) 12-13.
While we have learned much from Clive Staples’ writings, perhaps we can learn even more from his example. “He saw himself as God’s steward and felt responsible for the careful expenditure and distribution of everything the Heavenly Father provided.” Let us all go and do likewise, that is, carefully spend and share everything God provides!