I would rather have a conversation with someone, a deep conversation with someone about a subject. Rather than just attemping to type an entire blog about one single thing. In my opinion, I give really good advice. It is something that God has gifted me with. When my friends come to me with a problem, I just start talking. I can feel the holy spirit overwhelming me and doing the talking for me. Half of the time i dont know where these words of advice are coming from. Within i guess. The holy spirit fills my heart and head with words that help my friends. I have a friend, well my best friend, and he has told me that with the simplest things I can make him smile. I dont take the credit for it, my actions are a result of me just trying to be like Christ. Which leads me into another thought..
If we are suppose to be like Christ.. then why in the world do we continue to watch the thigns we do. Something that God has been laying on my heart for a while i guess is that I go to the movies like any normal person. Now, I have thought that im different, and its not bad for me to go see movies that have, who knows how many cuss words in them, because it doesnt effect me. I dont cuss. And i dont feel the pressure or temptaion to cuss. I frankly do not like it. Its foul and rude. And you would never hear Jesus saying half the stuff that comes out of many peoples mouths these days. I had a talk about this with my mom over the weekend and I had said to her that, I dont know what to do? Should i stop going to see movies that have foul language? And i argued that I just want to be a light to the non-believers. I want to set an example for others, saying that anything is possible through Christ. It is possible to hear cussing and not cuss yourself. My friend and i were talking about this and she said that it didnt matter to her if she saw those movies because it doesnt effect her. I later went on to say that I didnt want to have the wrong influence on a person, I say im a christian, but i go see the movies that even those who dont believe in Christ go see. I dont want to be judged, so why put myself into a position where that is possible to happen? Why would i go to an eviorment where i am willingly going to see a movie that has cussing in it that i dont approve of? And this is the conclusion i came up with.. I will be selective of the movies i go see. I will read reviews given by christian critics. Jesus hung out with the taxers, the theifs, the drunks, and the unfaithful. And yes, maybe that made people talk, but at least he got them talking. They would ask, why is it that he claims to be perfet yet he is hanging out with 'them'? It is because for the same reason i can go into a movie that has cussing... because it is will not have an effect on me. With Christ with me, and in my life, i know that he can help me overcome anything. I am not tempted to cuss. With Gods help i have control over the words that come out of my mouth. I trust that with God with me, i can put myself in a room with people who are all different from me, and watch the same movie, but know that i can have the control to be like Jesus and just be an example.
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Meg, I think its really good that you have this debate with yourself. It shows a real desire to please God and be like Christ. Remember, the Bible says that we are called to be in the world, not of it.
My opinion on the subject is that you should consider the message of the story when deciding which films you should see. I'm not condoning swearing, but there are many films where a character starts in one lifestyle and ends a better person -- Films with good lessons, lessons that you can use to share gospel of Jesus are acceptable. Remember, Jesus used peoples' sins to change lives, and a person with your enthusiasm and passion for the Lord could certainly do the same.
here's a couple verses to consider as you decide what films are appropriate for you to watch
john 15:19
If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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