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Sometimes I wonder what's wrong with the world. Or maybe just Christians who are of the world and think they aren't. The ones who go watch or read something that compromises their morals because of either
1 Popular hype
2. considered to be amazing writing or visually stunning (Nevermind the sex scenes, the innuendos, the blood spurting, the missuse of God's name and obscenities, after all that makes it more realistic, right?)
It's sad. I admit I have gone through the whole thing, seen junk and tried to validate it. That swear word isn't *that* bad, there are worse. Hey, this guy mowing down everyone *looks* cool, that's the important part. The scene isn't *really* porn 'cause they still have their clothes on and are just kissing passionately or are in very provocative positions
If we tell ourselves that it isn't quite sin, or isn't wrong, we'll keep engaging in the activity that we know that God wouldn't approve of. It's sin. But But! I'm immune to this! I mean I've seen bodies blown to bits and it's not sin I don't feel that it's wrong at all. Then you're in a bigger mess. and I'd suggest staying away from all violent stuff for a while. Awaken sensitivity again.
When I entered college, I found out that I was missing all these great movies I'd heard about but never seen. Everyone said they were good, so I watched them. Reflecting back, I realize it was rather stupid. Nothing in those movies has made me a better person, has caused me to remember them, or be able to relate to non-christians. The coolest fight scene in The Matrix becomes dull and commonplace. Every movie has a scene like that now. But you know what remains from those movies? the sex scenes (or practically sex), the lines with innuendos, the
cusses all around in 'everyone's' mouths....
To be a christian, you don't have to see the latest movie that everyone thinks is amazing. You really aren't missing out. And you don't have to partake in some criticism about bad acting or low budgets in 'christian' movies.
You have the power to refuse popular culture, or as Christ said, 'the world'
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| | Posted 5/23/2008 3:11 PM - 21 Views - 2 eProps - 1 Comment
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