#5: The strategy by telling a story about the Christian faith from a devil’s point of view is an extremely effective form of reasoning. By narrating the story through Screwtape’s perspective, it immediately establishes the wickedness and corruption that these followers of Lucifer are attempting to coerce us into. It demonstrates how they (the devils) progressively weave immoral ideas into our everyday train of thought in an effort to persuade us into transgression.
Whilst pointing out the fact that these devils are degenerate beings trying to lead us away from God and force us down a path in which we are merely cattle waiting to be butchered, it also simultaneously addresses the reality that the Lord wishes to do the exact opposite. While God’s motive is to have all people stand united with Him, the devils’ wish is to have the people stand for them. Or …show more content…
One thing I picked up from reading this book is that the people you hang out with should mirror what you believe in. You can’t go hang out with a group of people who despise God while you worship Him because eventually those opposing thoughts will weave their way into your faith and weaken your bond with God. Instead, hanging out with those who share similar views on Christ would be more suitable. Their equivalent perspectives on faith would help you grow closer to God, solidifying your relationship with Him. A second notable item I picked up was the “Law of Undulation”. This was not a new concept to me, however it did reinforce my belief that we all go through peaks and troughs with God. Sometimes, you feel such a strong connection with Him, and other times not so much. When you feel close to Him, God is holding your hand as you go through life. When you don’t, He is letting you take the wheel so we can grow on our own. By obeying God when we can’t feel Him, we validate our loyalty to
Whilst pointing out the fact that these devils are degenerate beings trying to lead us away from God and force us down a path in which we are merely cattle waiting to be butchered, it also simultaneously addresses the reality that the Lord wishes to do the exact opposite. While God’s motive is to have all people stand united with Him, the devils’ wish is to have the people stand for them. Or …show more content…
One thing I picked up from reading this book is that the people you hang out with should mirror what you believe in. You can’t go hang out with a group of people who despise God while you worship Him because eventually those opposing thoughts will weave their way into your faith and weaken your bond with God. Instead, hanging out with those who share similar views on Christ would be more suitable. Their equivalent perspectives on faith would help you grow closer to God, solidifying your relationship with Him. A second notable item I picked up was the “Law of Undulation”. This was not a new concept to me, however it did reinforce my belief that we all go through peaks and troughs with God. Sometimes, you feel such a strong connection with Him, and other times not so much. When you feel close to Him, God is holding your hand as you go through life. When you don’t, He is letting you take the wheel so we can grow on our own. By obeying God when we can’t feel Him, we validate our loyalty to