The Magician's Nephew has a very simple message that is good for us all to reminded about on a regular basis. When we are told not to do something there is something about human nature that wants to do it. In this story Digory knew that he should not ring the bell that would release the Witch, but he did it anyway. Why did he do it? I think that C.S. Lewis was implying that curiosity got the best of him but I think that he was motivated by a deeper reason. For some reason human nature is drawn into doing that which is prohibited. We somehow enjoy it simply because it is the wrong thing to do.
I am reminded of the Confessions in which Augustine reflected on his stealing of pears from his neighbors house with his friends. He said that they had a pear tree in their back yard that yeilded better tasting pears but they were drawn into the act of stealing which made the eating of the pears more enticing. They reveled in their sinful behavior and took joy in the process.
Upon reflection and much change in the life of Augustine he no longer takes joy in sinful actions and this is really what sanctification does to us. In the story Digory has a transformation and he only desires to do the will of Aslan. He no longer looks to those things that he was curious about or enjoyed. His purpose was obedience.
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