Sexual Morality by C.S. Lewis Doodle (BBC Talk 14, Mere Christianity, Bk 3, Chapter 5)
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- C.S Lewis looks at the virtue of chastity. Notes below...
This is an illustration of Lewis’ 4th talk of the third radio series called ‘Christian Behaviour’. This became Chapter 5 of Book 3, in the book called ‘Mere Christianity’.
You can find the book here: www.amazon.com/Mere-Christiani...
(0:36) "and in what words" - Lewis: “Sit down and draw your nude. When you have finished it, take your pen and attempt the written description. Before you have finished you will be faced with a problem which simply did not exist while you were working at the picture. When you come to those parts of the body which are not usually mentioned, you will have to make a choice of vocabulary. And you will find that you have only four alternatives: a nursery word, an archaism, a word from the gutter, or a scientific word...And this is going to be very troublesome ...for it gives a particular tone to your composition (C.S. Lewis, Essay ‘Prudery and Philology’).
(1:13) "A naughty hussy" - In the 1500's, 'naughty' meant poor, 'hussy' meant housewife, 'cunning' meant skilled, and 'pretty' meant cunning.
(6:23) In ancient Greece, sodomy and child-sex were not illegal in many cases, but they were considered immoral. They were sternly prohibited by Aristotle and was continually tittered at by Plato.
(6:53) In the original broadcast published by the Daily Mirror, Lewis mention eating earth. Eating dirt was a perversion mention by Aristotle.
(9:54) The view that the body is a “sack of dung," food for worms, filthy and shameful was, oddly enough, a common view among ancient ascetic pagans (See ‘The Four Loves’ by C.S.Lewis).
(11:18) In the original broadcast this passage was cut down to simply: “The real moral question is, given that situation, what we do about it. If we really want to be cured, I think we shall be. I mean, if a man tries to go back to the Christian rule - if he makes up his mind either to abstain from sex altogether, or to marry one woman and stick to her - he may not completely succeed, especially at first. But, as long as he picks himself up each time, and starts again as well as he can, he will be on the right track. He won't damage his central self beyond repair.”
(11:57) Augustine. 'Confessions', Book 8: "...For I feared lest God should hear me immediately, and immediately cure me of the disease of inflamed lust, which I wished to have satisfied, rather than extinguished."
(16:51) Indulged desire, the surrender to your every sexual impulse is seriously dangerous to your mental health - i.e. NOT resisting a known sexual temptation. In fact, there is nothing more dangerous to your mental health than sin. In the Bible, mental disorders were one of the curses on disobedience. Nothing is more calming than adding faith in God and the hope of His salvation into even the most distressing situation (Psalm 91:7). The choice to sin usually comes first before the mental disorder, not the other way around (Deut. 28.34) and repentance does the world of good.
(18:20) Lewis clarified what he meant in terms of the center of Christian morality in a later chapter called 'The Great Sin'. See also 1 John 2.16 - the lust of the flesh (the sin nature), and the reception of an opportunity to sin (the lust of the eye) are not enough to cause unchastity. It is ‘the pride of life’ - the part of us that says ‘I deserve this’ or ‘why can’t I have it?’ - that causes us to fall prey to any given temptation, from minor to grave. Sexual sin, though a fleshly sin, is unique among the sins in that it is the only one that causes you to sin “against one's own body” (1 Cor 6.18). It is a ‘gateway sin' that can cripple the Christian life (Luke 8.14) or destroy it altogether. Unchastity was the only way the ancient people of God could be successfully attacked on the way to the Promised Land (see Numbers 25). It is usually a Christian's first test of priorities in life - whether God hold's ultimate sway in one's life or not.
(19:08) Matthew 21.28-32
Not a Christian, stumbled on this by accident and I have to agree with him. 2020 the world has gone insane with their sexual desire and it is getting out of hand.
9:30 I literally had to pause the video to think about how interesting that point is. The idea that Christianity uniquely celebrates the body is so mind-blowing. I've never heard this before
Before we get cured, we must want to be cured.
Amen
I want to be cured.
"Virtue"(even attempted virtue), brings light..."indulgence", brings fog...".....what a great quote...
I'm 61 years old, Lewis is still schooling me.
"We learn on the one hand that we cannot trust ourselves even in our best moments, and on the other, that we need not despair even in our worst, for our failures we are forgiven."
almost scary how applicable this is to our modern day.
Wisdom is universal
Truth is truth. It will forever apply.
The Bible is transcendent through all time. Not just my opinion, I mean its 2021 and this is ALL still applicable.
Im always astounded at Cs Lewis' mind. How his thoughts r so deep yet very rational and practical. He is an excellent teacher to learn from.
Im regularly renewed in my astonishment with him.
_There would be everything to be ashamed of if half the world made food the main interest of their lives and spent their time looking at food and dribbling and smacking their lips_
Turns off Food Network.
“A man with an obsession is a man without little sales resistance” so true. Paul said he would not be mastered by anything. We should say the same thing.
I think you should consider turning these into graphic novels - introducing teens (and adults) to C.S. Lewis.
I like the way he was able to put it, that the goal of Christian chastity isn't Christianity vs "Natural Urges". It's Christianity vs Just Hygiene vs whatever else. It is NATURAL to stop yourself from indiscriminately indulging in sex. Just like with food, if you don't manage your impulses, there are adverse consequences on your physical and mental health.
So the real question now becomes, "what is your reason for stopping indulgence?". If you are a Christian, and truly believe in the biblical definition of marriage, and want that for yourself, then you will abstain, knowing that the pleasure and passion that can be obtained from sex after waiting with someone who loves you enough to spend the rest of their life with you doesn't measure to other perversions of sex.
As I've become Christian and thus celibate, I've also noticed that my conscious decision not to have indiscrimate sex makes me VERY VERY discerning about who I choose as a partner. Knowing that if the relationship should progress and I'll want to spend the rest of my life with them, it makes me really careful about who I choose to be with. No more "tolerating" relationships because of the fleeting pleasure of sex even when you're clearly not right for each other. Instead, it's now reserved for someone who will essentially love me and be committed enough to become "one flesh" with me.
I dont know if you are reading this, but you helped me in a moment where I need every help I can get. Thanks brother, and may God bless you.
wow, it's almost unreal how current C.S. Lewis' thoughts are. I think that they are actually even more relevant today
I think it's more of reflection of how little human nature had changed over the decades despite the massive surface changes. Funny enough, I think C.S. Lewis would be one of the few people who would not suffer much in terms of cultural shock if he were to travel far into the future.
That’s because they are real, pure and will last around technology advances, artistic advances because they are the base and the foundation
C.S. Lewis was a brilliant thinker. So good at offering accurate analogies while not taking them too far. Lewis had such clear thinking about the important principles of Christian morality instead of getting caught up in the less important superficial appearances of impropriety. He gets to the heart of the matter so as to help illustrate the real purpose and beauty of Christian principles in order to achieve their intended purpose for and by God.
"A man with an obsession is a man with little sales resistance."
That describes pornography. Porn is not free speech or art. Porn is commerce. Free porn leads to paid porn as the viewer become increasingly obsessed for more. It exploits the customer along with the object.
I don't know why this is in my TH-cam feed, but I am glad that it was.
I have now subcribed to CS Lewis' talks. So good.
11:18 "Before we can be cured, we must want to be cured"
I worked in the field of mental health for a few years before switching out to tech but a lot of my job in counseling consisted of this. I want to help people but people must first want to be helped. It's something about that mindset that really gets the engine running for our path to recovery when you decide in yourself that you want to be healthy. Such a simple, yet powerful, statement!
A profound intellectual who understood the dynamic connection between the frailties of the physical plane and the unseen realm, where each have an effect on one another.
This was so powerful!! The doodles really brought C.S Lewis' words to life.
Isn't it!!!
This is so good! Had this exact conversation with a friend recently. The Christian rule of chastity should not be confused with the social rule of modesty.
This is such an important talk... Every father should share this with his adolescent son and discuss it with him before thrusting him out into a sexually active world.
wow. seriously man. make this a life project!!! so well done!! if all of this was done with all of lewis' work, it would be an amazing pedagogical and evangelistic tool!!!
mjdamore so true
I had no idea how ignorant I was as a christian. But I'm fixing that watching these videos one at a time.
Amazing work. This is just what I needed. The part where we need to ask for forgiveness and try again and learn to lean on God for what might seem impossible to accomplish almost brought tears to my eyes. This a pearl. I'm so happy I ran into this.
Make me chaste, but not yet...Lord, give me patience, and give it now!.....appropriate to this day and age as well!
I read "Mere Christianity" less than a year ago. I remember some of this but not all of it. The visual aids really help me understand this.
This is . I dare say the most important video I have ever watched. God bless you for sharing this
And now it's been 80 years of not being "hushed up" and it's in such a wonderful state now, right? Right? 🙄
C S’s writing is a font of wisdom for me. This is a subject I’ve pondered for many years and just the lecture I wanted to hear and see. It’s information Western society seriously needs, there is so much wooly thinking surrounding the topic today, and wooly speaking as well. Thank you very much for this excellent video. The crucial observation for me was that “Everyone knows that the sexual appetite grows by indulgence” (6:35)
Perfectly done. Thank you so much. It has been so much easier to introduce people to Lewis with these videos than just recommending a book to them.
Looking back on my life, I believe that my failure to remain chaste ended up ruining my life.
Replace the striptease with modern internet pornography and this could’ve been written today. It’s crazy how applicable this is to today.
Wow, it sounds like the talk I wish my father had had with me. Thank you so much for uploading it.
"A man with an obsession is a man with very little sales resistance." Ouch...
Another brilliant doodle!
And the British comedy advert at the end was awesome and a plus! Cheers!
Finally! Someone mentioned that multifaceted ridiculous end bit.
Ridiculously funny
Ridiculously smart
Ridiculously perfect add on to this video
I have ordered a box set of Lewis’ work, including Mere Christianity. I borrowed it from the library and was captivated, but didn’t finish it in time. Very excited to finish and read the rest! He was such an eloquent and lucid writer!
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. C.S Lewis mind was very iluminated.
Thank you for this. I'll be using this as part of our homeschool curriculum.
the truth in this when applying it to the modern-day is unbelievable
Wow. I knew CS Lewis was smart but I am just blown away!!
This is just so good. And an answer to a prayer. Thank you for putting this together. Thank you
Just found this and wow, a lot of things just clicked for me. Really needed to hear this. Can definitely apply the principles to more than just sexuality too.
Hello, CSLewisDoodle! Thank you so much for adding these incredible doodles to this amazing man's book. CS Lewis was truly a mouthpiece for God, and you are God's hands! I imagine these doodles took hours upon hours to make, but what's amazing is that I sat and listened to the whole thing due to how interactive you made it! As God is working on my heart watching this, I know He is working on countless others in the same way. Thank you very much, and may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
Stupendous work. Leave it to Lewis to deal with this topic so frankly.
Amazing insight into Christian thought & values! Blown away by the simplicity of his arguments!
Absolutely brilliant. I've rediscovered this channel after a time away, and I'm struck all over again with how spectacular these video essays are. Thank you so much.
That worked out so well when he said "...acknowledged below" and you panned back down
Timeless wisdom!! Thanks for a great teaching video!
Wow!!! What a pearl of wisdom this is!!! Excellent. I'm subbing. Thank you, TH-cam, for suggesting this
Tremendous work. Thank you for bringing his discussion and exploration of the topic to greater light and accessibility.
wow. people need to hear this in 2018 still
Fantastic illustrations, as always. I have been especially moved by the videos containing passages from Mere Christianity; so much so that I just bought my own copy. Keep up the great work!
Your analogies are the best!. I could listen all day if you had a podcast. Thank you sir. God bless
Probably my favorite chapter of the book. The arguments were genius.
Wow...Just wow. I've read much of this book but this illustrative version drove it home. Thanks! Cheers.
For me, this is your best doodle yet. It expounded upon C.S. Lewis's words seamlessly. Thank you for all you do
Life changing😭🙌
It is interesting to note that when he referred to contraception, he was writing before The Pill was invented. We tend to forget that a lot of contraception was available in the old days.
Thank you so much for consistently uploading, I really appreciate it.
Wow. Amazing. I need to read C.S. Lewis' books, I think. I shouldn't have neglected them for so long. Thank you very much!
Another masterpiece. Keep up the good work, and God bless!
love the visual art you provide for his work
This is amazing and the artwork combined with the narrator is mesmerizing .
This is so practical and C.S Lewis was very wise so thanks dude for creating these amazing videos!!! The voices the drawings PERFECT thank you verynmuch
C.S Lewis, a great communicator; a great speaker
I am enjoying these! My husband and I listen to them together. We are wondering who is reading these?
God is truly the most fantastic teacher
Wow! This is the best and most in depth discussion of this
Thank you for making this video... it does help to understand C.S Lewis writings, I used to find them so hard to understand..
thanks for the upload! beautiful work. love the old trumpet ad too haha
The food instinct can get warped too: eating disorders. :(
This guy is a total genius
This is amazing, I was transfixed by Lewis along with the doodles 😁
I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I can't stop watching! Amazing amazing work. Please keep making them. They are brilliant. This one is especially funny, and sad.
I could have never expressed this in words, so I'm thankful to have this fellow to have finally done it for me.
This is my new favorite channel on TH-cam. These are amazing.
Undies vs Togs? 😂 Awesome video!
With a great ending.
So good man! I need to read this whole book!
wow thank you for sharing this. Not only is great Lewis argument about sexual morality which is not very well addressed nowadays at all... but your doodle helps to get his idea even better. It is entertaining + educating, and I'll try to use it in my cell group bible teaching even though I live in a spanish country lol. Great idea, new suscriber ✋🏼
Thank You for this hearty dose of much needed belly laughter on this morbidly idolized subject.
Please continue doing these doodles! Could you do one on Pride?
😂😂😂 the commercial at the end
I didn't know "Snigger" was a word until I looked it up!
Well done, Sir. Another excellent piece!
Amazing. What a powerful blessing of wisdom. Thank you.
The advert at the end is so funny clever and innapropriate(the fact that they selling ice cream) and .very appropriate to the doodle reading, undies.cozzy .undies .brilliant .
Jolly good video! I thank God for Mr. Lewis.
This is fascinating.
Great example with the commercial at the end, haha.
This is so awesome! I love the whole book! And it's cool to see the concepts brought to life like this! And great to share with other ppl!
This whole video was great! The lesson was really helpful and the drawings were well organized and engaging, and the ending video was perfect! Made me laugh
Truth! The correct Perspective is all we need & LIFE would be so much simpler...
Excellent as always.
Truly a great philosopher
Wow! This is truly incredible. I’m so glad I found this
As always, an amazing job! Love your "doodles" :) I've been telling friends and family about your channel when I can :)
Excellent work! Thank you so much!
Thank you for doing these videos.I find them great, especially the Screwtape ones, keep them coming.
Excellently done sir.
Thanks for these. I love them! Please keep them coming.