Quotes

Allright everybody. There are SO many good quotes in this book but I have decided on two that I like the best that are kind of related to each other. Here they are.

"Talk to him about "moderation in all things". If you can once get him to the point of thinking that"religion is all very well up to a point", you can feel quite happy about his soul. A moderated religion is as good for us as no religion at all—and more amusing." (Letter 9)

"Our cause is never more in danger than when a human, no longer desiring, but still intending, to do our Enemy's will, looks round upon a universe from which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys." (Letter 8)

This first quote is awesome. Screwtape presents a phrase to Wormwood that most Christians are quick to embrace: moderation in all things. However, as Satan does with so many seemingly "good" things, he twists the statement to talk about moderated religon. The last part about a moderated religon being as good for him as no religon all is really an insightful statement. Again, Satan wants to lull us into a false sense of security. When we live our religon when it is convenient for us, it provides us with that security.

The next quote gives us a good example of how NOT to live a moderated religon. In mission prep, Bro. Bott talked about two reasons why the Spirit leaves somebody: first, because of unworthiness, and second, because the Lord needs to test you-- to give you your own personal Liberty jail experience. Then, when we feel abandoned and still obey, the Lord will bless us. He is pretty much just summarizing Ether 12:6. And, Satan's cause will be "in danger". The whole book from the perspective of the devil is so unique and helps the reader to further his or her faith in Christ. Good Pick you guys! And yes we should skype sometime, but I dunno how I can. We can set up a time and I will see what I can do. Later!