Letter 1: The Devil’s Philosophy of Life
- What is Wormwood’s mission from Screwtape?
- What is the devil’s philosophy of life, and how does it differ from a Christian worldview?
- How does the devil seek to distract people from pursuing God?
Letter 2: The Influence of the Enemy’s (God’s) Voice
- What is the “Enemy’s” voice, and how does it differ from the devil’s voice?
- What are some of the tactics the devil uses to drown out the Enemy’s voice?
- How can we learn to discern the Enemy’s voice in our own lives?
Letter 3: The Use of “Cause and Effect” to Distract Humans
- How does the devil use “cause and effect” to distract humans from the truth?
- How can we guard ourselves against being misled by superficial appearances?
- How can we develop a deeper understanding of God’s ultimate purposes in our lives?
Letter 4: The Power of Imagery
- How does the devil use imagery to manipulate human emotions?
- What are some of the dangers of relying on imagery to understand spiritual truth?
- How can we develop a deeper understanding of God’s character and purposes beyond mere imagery?
Letter 5: The Importance of Prayer
- What is the devil’s view of prayer, and why is it important for him to discourage it?
- How can prayer help us resist the devil’s temptations and stay focused on God?
- What are some practical ways we can incorporate prayer into our daily lives?
Letter 6: The Temptation of Gluttony
- How does the devil use gluttony to distract humans from God?
- What are some practical steps we can take to guard against the temptation of gluttony?
- How can we learn to find satisfaction and contentment in God alone?
Letter 7: The Power of Sexuality
- How does the devil use sexuality to manipulate and distract humans?
- What are some of the dangers of an unhealthy view of sexuality?
- How can we develop a healthy and God-centered view of sexuality?
Letter 8: The Temptation of Pride
- How does the devil use pride to deceive and distract humans?
- What are some practical steps we can take to guard against the temptation of pride?
- How can we learn to humbly submit ourselves to God’s will?
Letter 9: The Power of Joy
- How does the devil seek to undermine our joy in God?
- How can we cultivate a deeper sense of joy in our relationship with God?
- How can we use our joy to be a witness to others?
Letter 10: The Ultimate Victory of God
- How does the devil ultimately seek to deceive and distract humans from God?
- What is the ultimate fate of the devil and his followers?
- How can we be confident in God’s ultimate victory over evil?
Conclusion:
- What are some of the key themes and messages of “The Screwtape Letters”?
- How can we apply these lessons to our own lives?
- What are some practical steps we can take to guard against the devil’s temptations and stay focused on God?