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The Screwtape Letters

C. S. Lewis

"The Screwtape Letters" is a satirical novel written by C.S. Lewis, first published in 1942. The book takes the form of a series of letters written by Screwtape, a senior demon, to his nephew, Wormwood, a junior tempter. In these letters, Screwtape offers guidance to Wormwood on how to tempt a human...

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Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

The introduction to this book was mentioned as highlighting two errors people make regarding demons: overestimating or underestimating their power. Both errors were said to be equally pleasing to the devils.

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there are two equal and opposite errors you can fall into with regard to demons and demonic, the demonic

— Episode: Spiritual Warfare

Episode: Spiritual Warfare

The introduction to this book was mentioned as highlighting two errors people make regarding demons: overestimating or underestimating their power. Both errors were said to be equally pleasing to the devils.

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there are two equal and opposite errors you can fall into with regard to demons and demonic, the demonic

On the one hand, you can overestimate their strength. You can have what C.S. Lewis calls an unhealthy interest in them, or ascribe all evil to them, or ascribe too much power to them. On the other hand, to disbelieve in them. To not believe in them at all

they themselves, the devils are equally pleased with both errors and hail a materialist or magician with the same delight

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