Lessons from a Demon

So I've been reading The Screwtape Letters, a book by C.S.Lewis. They are fictional letters between and elder Demon and his younger nephew. The change in perspective however makes you re-evaluate some seemingly harmless habits and modes of thinking. Take being in love for example; what exactly does that mean? Love is defined in 1 Corinthians 13 but nowhere in there is there any reference to feeling a certain way, so why do we set that requirement? I, myself had already come to evaluate relationships more on the terms of ability to communicate, shared ideas and the ability to challenge each other to be better people. Still I just thought it was cynicism that cause me, and those who thought like me, to think in this manner but I think now it was a disillusionment with a false concept.

Still how about those people who, ever strive to better themselves, that's a sign of spiritual maturity right? Or is it? The best way to become a better Christian is a two fold process: spending time alone with God & serving others. Some of you can see what I'm getting at already. Growth comes not from focusing on the growing but by putting into practice those things you have learned.

What about searching for a church that feels right, that's a must right? Again no, what you need is a Church who's doctrine is sound and that will challenge you to do what is right. It is better to be totally devoted to a dying church then to hop from one to another ever searching.

So I've probably offended a few of you by now but like that's strange, so go get the book and read it. If you still have the same worldview after reading it your either very perceptive (way to go!) or you've got some heavy duty blinders on. It's all up to you, after all no one can force you to use what you learn.