Friday, March 7, 2008
screwtape -8-11
The chapter I chose to talk about is chpt 9. So many times when a people are feeling down and out, they turn to other things to make them feel better or suppress their pain,such as;another person, sex, drugs, alcohol or personality disorders. Those things are only temporarily and a distraction in their lives.This is exactly what the devil wants them to do ,so that he can win their souls and destroy their lives.God knows that we are going to go through changes and situation in our lives, so that's why he wants us to trust only in him and to know that he will always be there for us no matter what. Don't let the devil trick you, because it's only a trap. Don't turn to something else to make you feel better that will cause other problems for you later. You should try to find other solution that are positive and work them into your life.
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I definitely agree with you. The devil definitely tempts us with all sorts of things. I feel like this especially prominent in today's society. It seems as if sometimes certain media help to push these ideas. It can be very hard to take the bad and turn it positive and much easier to turn to other things. I like the idea of turning the negative into the positive. It would definitely be more productive in many aspects of life instead of pushing our problems off!
I agree with your comment in response to letter 9 as well. There are so many situations that occur where the evil is competing with the good. In today;s society it is much easier to take the easy way out, which is most of the time swayed by evil. Although there are many Christians, people tend to not put in the extra effort to do what they believe is right in different circumstances.
I like the advice that you give in your blog. I was thinking of my own life experiences when I was reading letter number 9 and I know that the temptation of drugs and alcohol are a great temptation. I will admit that I was at first tempted then I was able to move away from the temptation and find my positive solution to make my life better.
I agree with all of you. Loneliness is what we get when we need help. How to get an answer? Since everybody is trying to find their way in different places or practices. This is something that can shallow your energy and desires. The influence society represents to take the wrong way. It is a fight that never ends.
I really agree with you. Our posts were very much alike. The devil always puts things in our lives to tempt us and make us "feel" better. At first it is always a little at a time, but many times people become addicted to substances that make them feel good such as alcohol, drugs and sex. When we find Christ, I think thats when we find real happiness when we need to feel better.
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