In his timeless work Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis observes that the devil often introduces errors into the world as opposing pairs. Consider the contrasting extremes of legalism and permissiveness. Neither of these extreme positions aligns with God’s intended path. However, individuals who fear legalism may inadvertently drift toward permissiveness, while those concerned about moral laxity might tend toward legalism.

Lewis suggests that our focus should remain on Jesus rather than fixating on avoiding spiritual errors. By doing so, we can safely navigate the middle way—a balanced approach that avoids extremes and leads us closer to the Lord’s way.