C. S. Lewis put it this way: We are halfhearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at sea. We are far too easily pleased.5 Even many Christians have settled for a life of unsatisfying material acquisitions, like making mud pies in a slum.
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C.S. Lewis illustrates a profound truth about human nature and our tendency to seek fulfillment in superficial pleasures. Often, we become distracted by temporary indulgences like alcohol, sex, and ambition, missing out on the deeper joy that life offers. This situation is akin to a child who, despite the promise of a wonderful vacation, chooses to play in the dirt, unaware of the greater possibilities available to him.

Many, including Christians, may find themselves trapped in a cycle of pursuing material possessions, akin to playing with mud pies. Randy Alcorn in "The Treasure Principle" emphasizes that such a mindset prevents us from experiencing true satisfaction and joy. The call is to recognize and embrace the greater joy that exists beyond mere worldly pursuits.

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