In this letter Screwtape is concerned as the war progresses. He fears that the patient could die, and if he did, at this time they would lose him.
What does Screwtape say prevents the young from becoming worldly? The beauty of creation and love cry out to God and keep them focused on the eternal.
How can the young become more worldly? By creating "Heaven on earth" through politics, science or psychology.
Why does a man become more worldly when he is middle aged? His prosperity is intricately attached to earth. All good things that happen to him are earthly things: good job, good pay, respect etc. or at the opposite end of the spectrum they can be made to see that their life is dull and drab, which wears them out.
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