Hey there,
So I've been thinking about this idea of being Jesus-like. In my head, isn't that really asking that if Jesus were here with us in the flesh right now, what would HE do?? Well, lately I have been really convicted in regards to my movie collection. We had a garage sale yesterday and I was going through my things in an effort to "simplify" my life. I had some movies that are all about killing and I know have bad language in them. One of my friends posted a while back on this topic, too. I just can't seem to shake this feeling that there's more to entertainment than what entertains US. If Jesus were sitting next to me in the movie theater, what would He really have to say? Would he be okay with me listening to bad jokes that are directed at Him? I think of Talladega Nights and the scene where they pray to "precious baby Jesus" or something like that, but really, they're kinda making fun of Him. They're not honoring Him. Yet, we are human, and we think that's funny, even those of us who are totally in love with Jesus. Anyway, as I went through my movies, I looked through each one and decided, for myself, does God really want me to fill my mind with this stuff? I put them in the garage sale pile and as I sold nearly every single one yesterday, it hurt. I'm not gonna lie, some of those movies I love. But, if God doesn't love it, than I think I just got my answer on whether I should be watching it. It's been really hard, especially with the movies coming out in the future. Does God really want us watching sex scenes about couples that aren't married on television? I don't know, I really just don't know the answers to these questions, that's why I have them. But, I do know that there is a very good reason God's put this on my heart, so I just wanted to share this, who knows, I may not be the only one feeling this way. Also, if you have any thoughts, I would love to hear them....
agreed miss Byerly. Glad to share the same thoughts as you :)
ReplyDeletealso.. welcome to the blog world.. its the best :)
Fist pump! I'm so glad you have a blog. Can't wait to read more questions and see what God is putting on your heart.
ReplyDeleteEm's blog really touched me too....I'm glad that it's impacted you as well. Thanks for your lovely thoughts :)