“It” is an extremely enigmatic term. I agree with Lewis on this point, but the fact is, God makes it quite clear that we, humans, can’t do “it” on our own. We must have Jesus to do “it” for us at the cross. Yet, the term “it” seems to float, between ‘who is doing what’ and ‘for whom what is being done’.

“It” is in this context that Screwtape speaks about our free-will and humans doing free-will Agapē on our own which is a paradox to me.

“It” feels like adding 2+2 and getting 1,000.

There is an extreme nuance in what Lewis is saying about “it”.

“It” defies reason, even while “it” demands reason to comprehend Lewis’ argument at an elementary level.

“It” seems to be a riddle without an answer.

Or “it” could be like working a 10,000 piece puzzle of a moonless night sky.

“It” is simply daunting.

I am convinced that the Holy Spirit is working through John Cleese in his ability to convey the temptations, about which CS Lewis warns us.

Also, it is helpful to put the theme of each letter, into words.

It forces me to consider the nature of the temptations being advised to Wormwood.