Quote by C.S. Lewis
The moment you have a self at all, there is a possibility of putting yourself first - wanting to be the centre - wanting to be God, in fact. That was the sin of Satan: and that was the sin he taught the human race. Some people think the fall of man had something to do with sex, but that is a mistake...what Satan put into the heads of our remote ancestors was the idea that they 'could be like Gods' - could set up on their own as if they had created themselves - be their own masters - invent some sort of happiness for themselves outside God, apart from God. And out of that hopeless attempt has come...the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.
Summary
This quote explains that the formation of self-identity opens up the possibility for humans to prioritize themselves, leading to the desire to be at the center of everything and even to see oneself as a god. This reflects the sin of Satan, who convinced humanity that they could be autonomous and independent from God, seeking their own happiness and fulfillment. The quote challenges the misconception that the fall of man was solely related to sexuality, asserting that it was fundamentally rooted in the pursuit of a happiness found outside of God, resulting in the ongoing and futile quest of humanity to find fulfillment apart from Him.
By C.S. Lewis
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