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,...