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The main theme consists of correspondence of letters between a senior demon, Screwtape, and his nephew, Wormwood. The book unfolds the thoughts and tactics of Screwtape being indoctrinated into Wormwood. As demons their goal is to win over the lost, and make the Christians stumble. As the book progresses it shows the different “solutions” suggested by Screwtape to help Wormwood in his quest to make his patient turn from God. But in the end Wormwood fails in his mission to trip up his patie... (show more)

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The main theme consists of correspondence of letters between a senior demon, Screwtape, and his nephew, Wormwood. The book unfolds the thoughts and tactics of Screwtape being indoctrinated into Wormwood. As demons their goal is to win over the lost, and make the Christians stumble. As the book progresses it shows the different “solutions” suggested by Screwtape to help Wormwood in his quest to make his patient turn from God. But in the end Wormwood fails in his mission to trip up his patient, and is lovingly regarded by his uncle as a fool.

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I found that the most valued principle is that of the book itself. The devil and his demons are at work at all times, working against God and His children. They try to trip us up, and cause us to lose faith. Although we are not always conscious of it, there is always a spiritual battle going on all around us. This book is a simple reminder that we should be on our guard, and that a simple offense, like prayer and reading scripture, can be the best defense.

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When conducting our daily business I think we should always have our thoughts and actions turned towards God. Keeping Him in our sights as the goal, the author and perfector of our faith, will keep us shielded from the devil. In Ephesians it speaks metaphorically about armor. If we suit up fully with our spiritual armor, we will be able to defend ourselves against the wiles of Satan. (show less)