Screwtape shames his nephew, Wormwood in this letter for allowing his patient to experience 2 real pleasures. This letter explains that the devils would rather keep people focused on things they don't truly enjoy. I don't think this means they have to focus on horrible things or even behaving badly, they just need to be kept busy doing things that really don't matter much. Often, the things people enjoy are what God has given them in the form of gifts and talents. By using these talents they often become closer to God. Something so simple as a walk along a beautiful path can produce a sense of peace and delight that can bring one closer to God. Remember the verse, "Even the rocks cried out His name."
What do you think the "asphyxiating cloud" was that surrounded the patient on his walk from the old mill?
What characteristic does Pain and Pleasure bring?
What state does Screwtape want the patient to be in and why?
How can Wormwood turn this disaster concerning his patient around?
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