The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #274 - Kyle Thompson // Mere Christianity: The Reality of the Law
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Jan 19, 2026 Explore C.S. Lewis's concept of the 'law of human nature' and how our tendency to excuse failures suggests we inherently recognize a moral standard. Delve into insights from Romans 2 about conscience and the universality of moral truths. Learn why C.S. Lewis earns his own category on the 100-book list, and discover the foundational role of Mere Christianity in modern apologetics. Uncover practical steps for fostering integrity and the pressing questions surrounding human perfection.
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Why C.S. Lewis Earns His Own Category
- Kyle shares his 100-books list and dedicates a whole category to C.S. Lewis because of his influence.
- He highlights Mere Christianity as his top apologetics recommendation from Lewis's radio lectures turned book.
Innate Sense Of Moral Law
- C.S. Lewis argues humans universally sense a moral law and then make excuses when they break it.
- This reflex to excuse wrongdoing actually proves we accept an internal standard of decency.
Paul Confirms Conscience Is Written In Us
- Romans 2 teaches that even without written law, people act as if a law is written on their hearts.
- Paul uses conscience and inner accusation or excuse to show moral awareness is internal and universal.
