The world is ran by the devil, don’t forget that. All the things that we see and hear and experience has been messed with by the devil. All we can do is pray and ask that “God hold our hand in these times and never let it go. Let me lean on you for understanding and not myself.” Thank you for this message Alex may God continue to bless you and your family.
“If you declare with your mouth “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Now is the time to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. Obey His commands and repent of your sins because Jesus is coming back soon. Tomorrow isn’t promised.
@@JAYTHEKIDMUSIC that’s not an excuse to commit sin or cut off connections to sins the world being full of sin is the exact reason why we have to consistently kill it off
Hello everyone! I am young and I would be lying if I wasn’t intimidated by the journey of Christianity. Alex, what helped you the most keep pushing to speak? I want to make friends and share my voice about Jesus and how beautiful he is, but fear shakes me most days. What’s the best advice? Thanks!
I had that same problem. I would say being in the word, as much as I can. Speaking to God about your fears, and just making him your passion will help make it easier to talk about him.
My pointers would be this: 1. Everyone I have ever known that was BOLD for Jesus.... guess what they told me. They were afraid every single time! They just went past it with this perspective: God is compelling me to share this.... even though I am afraid, God already knows what is going to happen after the fact, so I should rest in Him, and be obedient. 2. Pray all the time AND get around others who pray outloud to learn how to have a deeper prayer life. I personally did this by going to prayer service at church every week. 3. Specifically ask God for boldness AND opportunities to stretch that boldness (I'm working on this challenge currently.... going to evangelize on the street this Saturday with some sisters in Christ... eeeek! Lol) 4. Be in scripture everyday. That is the sword of the spirit. Learn about the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-18ish... it is real. It literally protects your spirit from the enemy.. And fear is a weapon if the enemy. God bless you Abundantly in Jesus mighty name!!
If you want to be the "light" and "salt" to your friends, you need to resemble Christ in your life. In order to do that, you must spend regular time with the Lord by reading the Bible, praying, and having fellowship with other believers. As you're being transformed by the word, people will notice that you're different and want to know why. That's your opportunity to share the gospel. Remember that Jesus and his disciples only traveled to cities and towns that were interested in learning about the good news. They didn't go to places and scream to unbelievers that they will burn in hell. The answers are in the bible, seek, knock, and go find it.
Praise God! You have to spend time with Jesus. Christianity is not based on works but who you know. Jesus says “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 It’s based on who you know that determines what you do. Do you want to know God? Take time, alone, at the beginning of each day, to seek Jesus through His Word and through prayer. And you will become acquainted with the best Friend you’ll ever know. I am willing to take the risk of saying that every one of us knows today which way we are going, right now. How can we know? As we have noticed, it’s determined on the basis of knowing God or not knowing God. We could boil it down to one question: Do you know Jesus as your personal friend? Are you spending time with Him, one to one, continuing to accept His saving grace? That’s the vital question. You may be going through real, agonizing struggles, but if you know Jesus on a personal basis day by day, you’re going to be on the winning side. And even though we may lose an occasional battle, God has already won the war. If you’ve read the end of the Book, you know we’re going to win! John 17:3 says it so clearly: “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” It is in knowing Jesus that our salvation is received and continued to the end, which is only the beginning! For more: Read this book “To Know God” By Morris Venden 📚& Watch this movie on UA-cam called Babylon To America 🇺🇸
Hope everyone is doing alright! Please pray for me as I struggle with lust and an addiction to my phone. Please pray for us all to follow and trust in God.
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20.)
This is perfect timing, I have struggled greatly with vanity issues an stressed about my appearance for years of my life so much so I wouldn't leave the house of fear of envy. After I was saved I thought I'd never care for my rituals I did but I still struggle with them an even though I didn't see it as a problem or it wasn't "that big of a deal an there's far worse sins" God showed me that it's a big deal to him an that I've welcomed bad spirits because of it, tonight I'm refraining to do them (as I try doing them every night cause it stopped my anxiety about it) but it's literally the hardest thing He tells me to let go, sometimes I don't know if I can but I know all things can be done in Christ so I will continue to fight this monster an not keep befriending it 🙏✝️
Are you secretly watching me?? Seriously now 😂 I literally watched that movie a few days ago! Oh and your amen podcasts with "Relationships" were posted at the same time my dad and I were going through some rough times; AND you posted the "happiness" podcast around the same time I was going through this storm of sadness. You are blowing my mind with everything you do, thank you for bringing biblical truth and the love of God here on yt. God bless
Not to mention society/the enemy himself is pushing for people to believe as though the enemy is good, and to befriend demons, that they care for us and protect us, but it’s a lie from the pits of hell, praise Jesus that he is sovereign over all 🙏🏼🤍
Im so glad I watched this video. Today in school I was working and I saw Monster on my paper and it led up with energy, human, and power. It confused me. But then once I saw this video I truly knew God was trying to say something to me. The devil IS trying to gaslight us by thinking that the sins we do are okay (WHICH IS NOT) God is showing us that the devil is disguising as a sheep. Be careful brothers and sister! GOD LOVES YOU!
This is what I really commend Alex and Localani in - they are wise about what they want their children to be exposed to, and they are not afraid to talk about things with their children. It’s a huge responsibility for parents to be switched on and engage with their children when watching films, making sure that their children learn the truth. A huge encouragement to all parents and believers! I do think it's important to note though that there are many different potential messages and meanings in movies (or any creative work) and it’s up to the viewer/audience what they want to focus on. The movies that you used as examples don’t all have to have negative, anti-christian messaging. I 100% agree we shouldn’t befriend sin. I do think you could make a case for Sea Beast, having a positive message that can align withs scripture, saying that it doesn't matter how secular culture might twist narratives about "reality", we need to be courageous, hold onto and share the Truth, even when it feels like the world is against us. It's made clear in the film that the stories that were written were exaggerated - there is a scene where Maisie tells Jacob of all the things he did in the book, and we can clearly see that Jacob recognises these as falsified stories ( but Maisie believes them). Later on, Maisie has an encounter that changes her whole worldview... rather than just believing what she's been told by the falsified book, she has had a real life encounter. Rather than just continuing in the way of secular culture, she has had an encounter)Knowing now that the books are lies, she tries to share the news with other people to make sure they don't keep living in the way of the lie. This young girl is courageous and I think that's a way we can be encouraged.
Hmm… I’m gonna have to disagree, from what I’ve heard, it really seems like they’re trying to push the narrative more like what Alex is talking about. I’ve kinda lost hope for the media at this point, if Any big name studio is making it, chances are, it’s not gonna have a good message and it certainly won’t be Christ glorifying.
Hi Alex. I just found you and Localani and I just love you guys. New fan here. Thank you for your videos and podcasts! You both shine the light of Jesus so well. ♡
Welcome! I’ve been a follower of Alex for about 6 months now. He is very wise, and very well spoken. Hope you can find everything you need through them! Bless
@@Hannahremo I have been binge watching their videos in between my kids and my morning Bible time. They have been so helpful! Definitely my new favorite yourtuber.
@@kristyncampbell3124 I love that for you! You are welcomed here, and it’s always so great seeing new members! If you ever want to contact and reach out to other women in the Christian community I recommend downloading LO sisters. You can chat with me as well! Much love
we love you to Alex THANK GOD GOD HAS BROUGHT YOU HERE To Encourage us IN GOD and to follow GOD ALMIGHTY MORE THANK YOU LORD JESUS AND FOR OTHER PEOPLE ❤❤ JESUS IS LORD
Sea Beast, I think we should ask ourselves was it only a 'Beast' out of defence? As Masie questions, 'Who really started the war?" Now wondering if the Humans had hunted things that they were afraid of because they didn't know, or didn't understand what they were. Then giving the 'Beast' just reason to attacked back, defend its area? The 'Beast' is kind & caring towards Masie when she does not attack it. Shall we ignore this? that the storyline could actually be about false naming or tagging on things ? because we dont understand them/they are greater than us. I Understand what you are saying, just for this film I think there are many positive outlooks that you have maybe missed because of seeing the old sea books slight similarity to the bible? Kind regards, Love your show x
I see what you're saying. It's really a two-way street, isn't it? I can easily derive the good out of the story and use that. Just as easily as I can derive the bad out of it and use that. Besides, for the Lord's sake, we must all live within the conscience we are given of God. For your conscience, you can see past the evil parts of it to the good messages it has. For Alex, he could not.
they should make a movie of people befriending the monsters and the monsters aren't as bad but then.. plot twist they transform into their real forms and see it was mistake.. this would be good because it relates to "Satan, their master, can disguise himself as an angel of light"
I definitely see where you're coming from, especially from the old books in Sea Beast. But if I may push back, I think that the movies are supposed to be metaphor for people coming together despite their differences, even if one of the "people" groups appear to be monsters.
Be careful. They do, but writers also like to toy with using BOTH metaphors and blurring the lines into a sort of false equivalence. Much like how secular society may treat disapproval of homosexual behavior as tantamount to some forms of racism, ie. "Demonizing an individual for possessing certain innate, immutable traits that you don't share." That's a big part of the intersectionality movement. It's this idea that certain sins are as much a part of a person as my skin color is to me and that if I advise someone against engaging in certain sexual behavior, I'm being just as bad as someone who sees me as a monster for not being white.
I can definitely see that. As a practice, though, I don't fully trust the intentions of the movies I see to not try and feed me their morality. Me, personally, I don't care what I watch, but I can see why Alex may feel the need to exercise extreme caution.
I used to watch The Amazing World of Gumball and there was one episode about a monster who was formed by all these disgusting things, at first the main characters despised it, but then they grew to like it. Even though it ate people (being a monster) main characters still accepted. Another scenario was when one of the main characters tried to leave the monster (the show was trying to portray main characters as parents) but then the other got on to them for doing so which sounds alot like modern media cracking down on people for opposing wrong. But eventually the monster grew to much because it ate to much and started destroying houses. The thing that is most amazing is that this show it blatantly a secular kids show yet it almost perfectly demonstrated how LGBTQ, Critical Race Theory, etc. had started as sin, but because people had began to see not as it was it grew to much and caused big problems in society.
Amen this world( all of the non Christian’s) need to realize that Jesus does for our sins and that we all can repent. But yet those same people make sin “Good” to them. May God bless everyone.
I definitely agree that there are many kids movies with dangerous undertones and messages that we should be careful about, but I dont think Monsters inc is a good example.
Great catch brother. I received this revelation the other day. That monsters inc was like a representation of the unseen principalities and the 'triggers' they have for the individual
Pokemon (Pocket Monsters) was my favorite when I was a kid. That is, until I got into the Mario & Luigi series, where unlike in Pokemon, you get to dodge and counter every single enemy attack instead of just standing there and taking beatings. I also later moved on to My Little Pony, PAW Patrol, and Jewelpet.
I was really hoping a video like this would come out soon. Cuz I noticed it, (movies), and thought something was a bit off. Then when I saw this video come out, I knew what was wrong.
So Alex, I just wanted to say thank you. This is very insightful and wise, and I think that you are right. I was once told by a very wise preacher that if you do not feel convicted by a sermon then you need to listen harder or the sermon isn't good. Now of course that has it's holes and things to be careful with but it is true. I can feel conviction in your preaching. And you're right, though there are many perspectives that we can take in life when we look at movies and tv and media, we need God's perspective. And I need to try and get closer to that. I need to say this as well because it has been bothering me. I am a very empathic person and my mood can change easily. My family has a history with mental health issues. I'm always hiding my feelings and try to be positive around other people, but I still feel like I'm afraid of the world. I don't like it, and a big part of me doesn't want it. This world scares me and I don't like being near people I don't know and if there isn't someone around that I do know then I will refuse to talk to anyone because I'm just scared. I don't know what to do anymore. I try to get advice from friends, and they have given me good advice, but I know that my feelings run deeper than what I'm telling them. I'm sorry, I know I'm not making any sense. If you want to talk to me about it more I'm willing. Love you and Localani! May God bless you and your family!
If I may be so bold as to answer you in his place, I once suffered from anxiety attacks when I was first saved. The world IS a scary place, and danger lurks around every corner. If you don't have God with you. I no longer suffer from those attacks. They started due to my drug habits, and they continued even after I stopped. Despite the fact that it was my own fault, the consequence of my own actions, Jesus still removed them from me. Much more, he taught me that his peace was unconditional. It doesn't matter what curcunstajcr it may be, God is with me. All I have to do is trust in who he is.
Say it brother! Soooo true! God showed me it wasn't ok to show my children Monsters Inc. I loved it growing up, but had ZERO discernment back then... as a kid and young adult. The line is being drawn in the sand family (Body of Christ).. We cannot be casual any longer! Will you stand with Culture (the world) or Jesus Christ? Gold bless you all abundantly in Jesus mighty name! Amen ❤️
I always look at monsters as silly and cute,but in reality people think that what some people look at as bad,is good,that’s all satans work,thank you for this word!!,God Bless you❤️😇
I'll be honest...it still don't think Monsters Inc is bad..I see boo being the light and is her being around sully convicts him into realizing the way of life he's lived was wrong. I mean if people don't feel comfortable watching it I respect it but I don't see anything wrong with it.
@@dude9318 but like I said people should let their convictions guide them...mine don't see nothing wrong but it may different for some so...I respect it
It's definitely about ones own conscience. Most important thing to learn is not to judge by how thongs look. It goes both ways. Something can appear evil and be good if you look deeper. Something evil can try to look good, but still be evil. What's evil for one may be good for another, and vice versa. It's all about living in union with God according to his design for your life.
The movie is basically saying that the old Bible teaching calling homosexuality an abomination is “evil” and we should allow the opposite teaching to thrive.
Aw man bro Monsters inc is one of my favs bro)))): UGG!!! Man the Lord is not lying when it is a CONSTANT battle between flesh and spirit. God help me pls
Amen I agree this society is really pushing the devil as """""""good""""""" As a long time anime fan I watched this anime called monster. Tho idk if it's satanic or not The show was back in like 2004 I think. The show start off with the main character who is a doctor who is very good at brain surgery. One day a boy got shot in the head and was brought to the hospital. And the boy was the main villain who was called a "monster" throughout the whole show. As he was on his way to do operation on the boy. The main character was called by the owner of the hospital he's working in saying someone is about to die if he doesn't got his brain surgery done. The main character saved the boy (the monster) instead but the operation for the other guy failed so he died. Knowing the main character didn't obey a direct order from the chef. He went thru a lot and gave up his almost everything to save that one boy (the monster) The boy ends up being manipulative killer as he grows up and ruined the main character's life as well from the very start when he saved him and also turned the main character into a killer who is now trying to kill the monster he once saved as a doctor The show ended with the (monster) being actually not a monster but (the monster) they were talking about was the sin that the boy and everyone in the world has. The main character saved him and forgave him instead of killing him once they reunited Tho there are many things in the story but that's how I see it. Please let me know if it's very wrong. Tho I also like to mention it's not for kids or anything they also mentioned some Bible verses sometimes in the show which I find it weird and satanic
This can also be seen in the movie Luca. Like his parents really pushed against going into the surface but his friend just said it’s not that bad. And slowly but surely they continued to get deeper and deeper and it ended but being good. And you can say that it’s about excepting yourself as well which it is but the beginning is pretty bad
Oh my goodness exactly!!!!.... I was at my pastors home just visiting and the animated movie smallfoot was on. I'm From Nairobi Kenya by the way... I was like this is subliminal messaging. In the film there are old text (in the film it was tablet or ancient rock with sacred writing that the Big foots followed )of course they we're stupid and backward and the moral of the story was the writings are silly and wrong and that we ought to abandon them for science. In the animation there's a song called 'wonderful life' very beautifully sang but the message is clear the ancient texts are holding us back from exploring the beautiful beyond... its so obvious. I remember even telling my pastors about it .... animations are the worst
I tell people about how the shows and movies they watch can affect your life tremendously and people just say “cmon it’s just a movie it’s not bad at all” it’s crazy how people in our generation don’t realize they are letting sin into their lives and other people around them.
No movies....only a movie like Mountain Top....Look it up you won't be sorry. Another movie is ..The War within...All Christian movies. GOD BLESS you Alex and family.🍃⚘🍃
I cannot like this enough. Let's get back to the ancient path - Thus says the Lord, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ Jeremiah 6:16 NASB1995
Hey brother, just wanted to let you know that that quote “kill sin, or sin will be killing you” is actually much older and from John Owen, not John Piper. Thank you for the wisdom in your videos.
I simply don't see the corelation between the monsters in Monsters inc and sin. Am I embracing sin by watching Godzilla or King Kong and having a sympathy towards them? Or the dinosaurs in the Jurassic franchise? I don't see how they have an effect on the way I treat others and live my Christian life. I really don't think that these films have the negative influence you think they do.
It’s so wicked how much society is pushing to normalize monsters , essentially sin.
Exactly. It seems like it's targeting kids...
It's the devils agenda
One example is the attempts to normalize pedophilia by saying it's a normal "sexual preference," and not something evil in itself.
Amen Alex. “Never stop fighting sin.”
Amen
Amen
I can only say AMEN❤GOD BLESS EVERYONE 🙏♥️
God died for the monsters, and i'm living that victory HE gives, and fight againsts it not with "my power" but HIS power. Amen
God bless everyone and have an amazing day ❤🙏 Jesus loves you
The world is ran by the devil, don’t forget that. All the things that we see and hear and experience has been messed with by the devil. All we can do is pray and ask that “God hold our hand in these times and never let it go. Let me lean on you for understanding and not myself.” Thank you for this message Alex may God continue to bless you and your family.
If you don’t kill sin, sin will kill you - thank you for exposing the enemy’s schemes!! Love what your doing
“If you declare with your mouth “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Now is the time to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. Obey His commands and repent of your sins because Jesus is coming back soon. Tomorrow isn’t promised.
Amen
Amen 🙏
"Kill sin or it will be killing you", Amen yes mate, destroy all connections to sin
@@JAYTHEKIDMUSIC that’s not an excuse to commit sin or cut off connections to sins the world being full of sin is the exact reason why we have to consistently kill it off
May the Lord give us grace to resist this monstrosity!!!!
Hello everyone! I am young and I would be lying if I wasn’t intimidated by the journey of Christianity. Alex, what helped you the most keep pushing to speak? I want to make friends and share my voice about Jesus and how beautiful he is, but fear shakes me most days. What’s the best advice? Thanks!
Walk by faith and not by sight
I had that same problem. I would say being in the word, as much as I can. Speaking to God about your fears, and just making him your passion will help make it easier to talk about him.
My pointers would be this:
1. Everyone I have ever known that was BOLD for Jesus.... guess what they told me. They were afraid every single time! They just went past it with this perspective: God is compelling me to share this.... even though I am afraid, God already knows what is going to happen after the fact, so I should rest in Him, and be obedient.
2. Pray all the time AND get around others who pray outloud to learn how to have a deeper prayer life. I personally did this by going to prayer service at church every week.
3. Specifically ask God for boldness AND opportunities to stretch that boldness (I'm working on this challenge currently.... going to evangelize on the street this Saturday with some sisters in Christ... eeeek! Lol)
4. Be in scripture everyday. That is the sword of the spirit. Learn about the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-18ish... it is real. It literally protects your spirit from the enemy..
And fear is a weapon if the enemy.
God bless you Abundantly in Jesus mighty name!!
If you want to be the "light" and "salt" to your friends, you need to resemble Christ in your life. In order to do that, you must spend regular time with the Lord by reading the Bible, praying, and having fellowship with other believers. As you're being transformed by the word, people will notice that you're different and want to know why. That's your opportunity to share the gospel. Remember that Jesus and his disciples only traveled to cities and towns that were interested in learning about the good news. They didn't go to places and scream to unbelievers that they will burn in hell. The answers are in the bible, seek, knock, and go find it.
Praise God! You have to spend time with Jesus. Christianity is not based on works but who you know. Jesus says “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4
It’s based on who you know that determines what you do.
Do you want to know God? Take time, alone, at the beginning of each day, to seek Jesus through His Word and through prayer. And you will become acquainted with the best Friend you’ll ever know.
I am willing to take the risk of saying that every one of us knows today which way we are going, right now. How can we know? As we have noticed, it’s determined on the basis of knowing God or not knowing God. We could boil it down to one question: Do you know Jesus as your personal friend? Are you spending time with Him, one to one, continuing to accept His saving grace? That’s the vital question.
You may be going through real, agonizing struggles, but if you know Jesus on a personal basis day by day, you’re going to be on the winning side. And even though we may lose an occasional battle, God has already won the war. If you’ve read the end of the Book, you know we’re going to win!
John 17:3 says it so clearly: “This is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” It is in knowing Jesus that our salvation is received and continued to the end, which is only the beginning!
For more: Read this book “To Know God” By Morris Venden 📚& Watch this movie on UA-cam called Babylon To America 🇺🇸
Hope everyone is doing alright! Please pray for me as I struggle with lust and an addiction to my phone. Please pray for us all to follow and trust in God.
Same here, yourein my prayers man
@@jlark2077 Right back at you!
Same here!, Don’t worry our father is our strength!!
I’m with you as well man I’m still tryna get over my lust. Let’s pray for each other
Same here
This video was an eye opener thank you so much 🙏❤️
AMEN 🙏
ALL GLORY TO GOD
“those Bibles? that’s ancient truth that’s here to set us free”
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20.)
This is perfect timing, I have struggled greatly with vanity issues an stressed about my appearance for years of my life so much so I wouldn't leave the house of fear of envy. After I was saved I thought I'd never care for my rituals I did but I still struggle with them an even though I didn't see it as a problem or it wasn't "that big of a deal an there's far worse sins" God showed me that it's a big deal to him an that I've welcomed bad spirits because of it, tonight I'm refraining to do them (as I try doing them every night cause it stopped my anxiety about it) but it's literally the hardest thing He tells me to let go, sometimes I don't know if I can but I know all things can be done in Christ so I will continue to fight this monster an not keep befriending it 🙏✝️
I'm struggling with it too. I pray that God will deliver you from it.He's faithful he'll surely do it. Amen❤
I'm also struggling with this.. But I would say I am no longer consumed/overcome. All by His grace.
Let God take over. God bless
Amen man. Never stop fighting sin or anything that leads us down that path. Heb 12:1-2
Are you secretly watching me?? Seriously now 😂 I literally watched that movie a few days ago! Oh and your amen podcasts with "Relationships" were posted at the same time my dad and I were going through some rough times; AND you posted the "happiness" podcast around the same time I was going through this storm of sadness. You are blowing my mind with everything you do, thank you for bringing biblical truth and the love of God here on yt. God bless
No way!! So did I!! 😂
Not to mention society/the enemy himself is pushing for people to believe as though the enemy is good, and to befriend demons, that they care for us and protect us, but it’s a lie from the pits of hell, praise Jesus that he is sovereign over all 🙏🏼🤍
Im so glad I watched this video. Today in school I was working and I saw Monster on my paper and it led up with energy, human, and power. It confused me. But then once I saw this video I truly knew God was trying to say something to me. The devil IS trying to gaslight us by thinking that the sins we do are okay (WHICH IS NOT) God is showing us that the devil is disguising as a sheep. Be careful brothers and sister! GOD LOVES YOU!
This is what I really commend Alex and Localani in - they are wise about what they want their children to be exposed to, and they are not afraid to talk about things with their children. It’s a huge responsibility for parents to be switched on and engage with their children when watching films, making sure that their children learn the truth. A huge encouragement to all parents and believers!
I do think it's important to note though that there are many different potential messages and meanings in movies (or any creative work) and it’s up to the viewer/audience what they want to focus on. The movies that you used as examples don’t all have to have negative, anti-christian messaging.
I 100% agree we shouldn’t befriend sin. I do think you could make a case for Sea Beast, having a positive message that can align withs scripture, saying that it doesn't matter how secular culture might twist narratives about "reality", we need to be courageous, hold onto and share the Truth, even when it feels like the world is against us.
It's made clear in the film that the stories that were written were exaggerated - there is a scene where Maisie tells Jacob of all the things he did in the book, and we can clearly see that Jacob recognises these as falsified stories ( but Maisie believes them). Later on, Maisie has an encounter that changes her whole worldview... rather than just believing what she's been told by the falsified book, she has had a real life encounter. Rather than just continuing in the way of secular culture, she has had an encounter)Knowing now that the books are lies, she tries to share the news with other people to make sure they don't keep living in the way of the lie. This young girl is courageous and I think that's a way we can be encouraged.
Hmm… I’m gonna have to disagree, from what I’ve heard, it really seems like they’re trying to push the narrative more like what Alex is talking about. I’ve kinda lost hope for the media at this point, if Any big name studio is making it, chances are, it’s not gonna have a good message and it certainly won’t be Christ glorifying.
“Christians are in be business of defeating monsters” Amen
Thank you GOD Bless you and your family always ❤️
Amen. God is good.
Amen 🙏
Hi Alex. I just found you and Localani and I just love you guys. New fan here. Thank you for your videos and podcasts! You both shine the light of Jesus so well. ♡
Welcome! I’ve been a follower of Alex for about 6 months now. He is very wise, and very well spoken. Hope you can find everything you need through them! Bless
amen sis!! God bless you! welcome!!!
@@Hannahremo I have been binge watching their videos in between my kids and my morning Bible time. They have been so helpful! Definitely my new favorite yourtuber.
@@amenalex so much love!
@@kristyncampbell3124 I love that for you! You are welcomed here, and it’s always so great seeing new members! If you ever want to contact and reach out to other women in the Christian community I recommend downloading LO sisters. You can chat with me as well! Much love
we love you to Alex THANK GOD GOD HAS BROUGHT YOU HERE To Encourage us IN GOD and to follow GOD ALMIGHTY MORE THANK YOU LORD JESUS AND FOR OTHER PEOPLE ❤❤ JESUS IS LORD
Amen god is good saved I love god thank you Jesus for everything you gave me godbless Amen🙏🙏🙏
Proverbs 12:25
Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
Amen. This is good and needed to be discussed brother.
The animated movie "Luca" is the same theme/idea also.
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Remember God loves you all no matter what spread the gospel God is with you you got this
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Sea Beast, I think we should ask ourselves was it only a 'Beast' out of defence? As Masie questions, 'Who really started the war?" Now wondering if the Humans had hunted things that they were afraid of because they didn't know, or didn't understand what they were. Then giving the 'Beast' just reason to attacked back, defend its area? The 'Beast' is kind & caring towards Masie when she does not attack it. Shall we ignore this? that the storyline could actually be about false naming or tagging on things ? because we dont understand them/they are greater than us. I Understand what you are saying, just for this film I think there are many positive outlooks that you have maybe missed because of seeing the old sea books slight similarity to the bible?
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I see what you're saying. It's really a two-way street, isn't it? I can easily derive the good out of the story and use that. Just as easily as I can derive the bad out of it and use that. Besides, for the Lord's sake, we must all live within the conscience we are given of God. For your conscience, you can see past the evil parts of it to the good messages it has. For Alex, he could not.
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Amen god is good he sent his only son to die for us we should thank him and share the gospel as much as we can
Amen preach brother
Thanks Alex!
they should make a movie of people befriending the monsters and the monsters aren't as bad but then.. plot twist they transform into their real forms and see it was mistake.. this would be good because it relates to "Satan, their master, can disguise himself as an angel of light"
I definitely see where you're coming from, especially from the old books in Sea Beast. But if I may push back, I think that the movies are supposed to be metaphor for people coming together despite their differences, even if one of the "people" groups appear to be monsters.
Be careful. They do, but writers also like to toy with using BOTH metaphors and blurring the lines into a sort of false equivalence. Much like how secular society may treat disapproval of homosexual behavior as tantamount to some forms of racism, ie. "Demonizing an individual for possessing certain innate, immutable traits that you don't share." That's a big part of the intersectionality movement. It's this idea that certain sins are as much a part of a person as my skin color is to me and that if I advise someone against engaging in certain sexual behavior, I'm being just as bad as someone who sees me as a monster for not being white.
I can definitely see that. As a practice, though, I don't fully trust the intentions of the movies I see to not try and feed me their morality. Me, personally, I don't care what I watch, but I can see why Alex may feel the need to exercise extreme caution.
Wow I’ve never look at Monsters Inc like that and it was one of my favorites as a child. Thank you for this message
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I used to watch The Amazing World of Gumball and there was one episode about a monster who was formed by all these disgusting things, at first the main characters despised it, but then they grew to like it. Even though it ate people (being a monster) main characters still accepted. Another scenario was when one of the main characters tried to leave the monster (the show was trying to portray main characters as parents) but then the other got on to them for doing so which sounds alot like modern media cracking down on people for opposing wrong. But eventually the monster grew to much because it ate to much and started destroying houses. The thing that is most amazing is that this show it blatantly a secular kids show yet it almost perfectly demonstrated how LGBTQ, Critical Race Theory, etc. had started as sin, but because people had began to see not as it was it grew to much and caused big problems in society.
I remember that episode, my little brother is completely in love with that show.
@@IGuessItsSketchyT i was to but after the sixth time watching it kind of became dry
This is so deep and accurate. Thank you
I legit was about to watch monsters inc last night and something in my spirit was like “nahh bruv, don’t watch this”
Amen!! Thank you, Dios le page!
Amen this world( all of the non Christian’s) need to realize that Jesus does for our sins and that we all can repent. But yet those same people make sin “Good” to them. May God bless everyone.
We LOVE YOU ALEX! HalleluYAH! This vid and many others added to our playlists! HalleluYAH!
I definitely agree that there are many kids movies with dangerous undertones and messages that we should be careful about, but I dont think Monsters inc is a good example.
Wow. I never saw it that way though ya know. Let us all put and keep our faith in the Lord Jesus! Fight the good fight!
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It's the "if you can't beat em join em" theory.
Our motto is never give up. And that goes for don't be foolish.
Great catch brother. I received this revelation the other day. That monsters inc was like a representation of the unseen principalities and the 'triggers' they have for the individual
This is so good. The shame of yesterday is gradually becoming the glory of tomorrow.
Amen brother amazing message
Thank you for this. You spoke such truth :)
To be honest i dont think we have to worry about something like monsters inc because they dont promote any sinful acts .
Pokemon (Pocket Monsters) was my favorite when I was a kid. That is, until I got into the Mario & Luigi series, where unlike in Pokemon, you get to dodge and counter every single enemy attack instead of just standing there and taking beatings. I also later moved on to My Little Pony, PAW Patrol, and Jewelpet.
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Well said A👏🏾👏🏾 / God is good✝️
Thank you.
Thanks you for this revelation .
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thank you alex for the message im 15 and this hit me where i needed it
I was really hoping a video like this would come out soon. Cuz I noticed it, (movies), and thought something was a bit off. Then when I saw this video come out, I knew what was wrong.
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So Alex, I just wanted to say thank you. This is very insightful and wise, and I think that you are right. I was once told by a very wise preacher that if you do not feel convicted by a sermon then you need to listen harder or the sermon isn't good. Now of course that has it's holes and things to be careful with but it is true. I can feel conviction in your preaching. And you're right, though there are many perspectives that we can take in life when we look at movies and tv and media, we need God's perspective. And I need to try and get closer to that. I need to say this as well because it has been bothering me. I am a very empathic person and my mood can change easily. My family has a history with mental health issues. I'm always hiding my feelings and try to be positive around other people, but I still feel like I'm afraid of the world. I don't like it, and a big part of me doesn't want it. This world scares me and I don't like being near people I don't know and if there isn't someone around that I do know then I will refuse to talk to anyone because I'm just scared. I don't know what to do anymore. I try to get advice from friends, and they have given me good advice, but I know that my feelings run deeper than what I'm telling them. I'm sorry, I know I'm not making any sense. If you want to talk to me about it more I'm willing. Love you and Localani! May God bless you and your family!
If I may be so bold as to answer you in his place, I once suffered from anxiety attacks when I was first saved. The world IS a scary place, and danger lurks around every corner. If you don't have God with you. I no longer suffer from those attacks. They started due to my drug habits, and they continued even after I stopped. Despite the fact that it was my own fault, the consequence of my own actions, Jesus still removed them from me. Much more, he taught me that his peace was unconditional. It doesn't matter what curcunstajcr it may be, God is with me. All I have to do is trust in who he is.
Say it brother! Soooo true!
God showed me it wasn't ok to show my children Monsters Inc. I loved it growing up, but had ZERO discernment back then... as a kid and young adult. The line is being drawn in the sand family (Body of Christ)..
We cannot be casual any longer! Will you stand with Culture (the world) or Jesus Christ?
Gold bless you all abundantly in Jesus mighty name!
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Thank you for sharing Amen 🙏
Alex- defender of mankind that what your name means
I grew up on Pixar movies this video was eye opening
Amen 🙏🏼 like lecrae says in his song: self discovery “sin got me acting adolf” keep fighting the good fight Alex!
I always look at monsters as silly and cute,but in reality people think that what some people look at as bad,is good,that’s all satans work,thank you for this word!!,God Bless you❤️😇
I'll be honest...it still don't think Monsters Inc is bad..I see boo being the light and is her being around sully convicts him into realizing the way of life he's lived was wrong. I mean if people don't feel comfortable watching it I respect it but I don't see anything wrong with it.
Yeah i believe its fine .
@@dude9318 but like I said people should let their convictions guide them...mine don't see nothing wrong but it may different for some so...I respect it
Yeah monster inc actual about change your old ways and using your gift s for good and instead of evil that's actually biblical
It's definitely about ones own conscience. Most important thing to learn is not to judge by how thongs look. It goes both ways. Something can appear evil and be good if you look deeper. Something evil can try to look good, but still be evil. What's evil for one may be good for another, and vice versa. It's all about living in union with God according to his design for your life.
Aren’t we not to judge others & still be kind to confused people. Isn’t it God’s place to judge them. They’ll know we are Christian’s by our love.
Def make me feel like it ok then I gotta def restrict myself I'm trying to restrict myself and stop the monsters I have friended and un friending them
The movie is basically saying that the old Bible teaching calling homosexuality an abomination is “evil” and we should allow the opposite teaching to thrive.
Aw man bro Monsters inc is one of my favs bro)))): UGG!!! Man the Lord is not lying when it is a CONSTANT battle between flesh and spirit. God help me pls
Amen I agree this society is really pushing the devil as """""""good"""""""
As a long time anime fan I watched this anime called monster. Tho idk if it's satanic or not
The show was back in like 2004 I think. The show start off with the main character who is a doctor who is very good at brain surgery. One day a boy got shot in the head and was brought to the hospital. And the boy was the main villain who was called a "monster" throughout the whole show. As he was on his way to do operation on the boy. The main character was called by the owner of the hospital he's working in saying someone is about to die if he doesn't got his brain surgery done. The main character saved the boy (the monster) instead but the operation for the other guy failed so he died. Knowing the main character didn't obey a direct order from the chef. He went thru a lot and gave up his almost everything to save that one boy (the monster)
The boy ends up being manipulative killer as he grows up and ruined the main character's life as well from the very start when he saved him and also turned the main character into a killer who is now trying to kill the monster he once saved as a doctor
The show ended with the (monster) being actually not a monster but (the monster) they were talking about was the sin that the boy and everyone in the world has. The main character saved him and forgave him instead of killing him once they reunited
Tho there are many things in the story but that's how I see it. Please let me know if it's very wrong. Tho I also like to mention it's not for kids or anything they also mentioned some Bible verses sometimes in the show which I find it weird and satanic
I dropped the show like a lead brick, knowing that if the main character didn't exist, the monster would have died.
@@megaponeo2342 lol plot armor
This can also be seen in the movie Luca. Like his parents really pushed against going into the surface but his friend just said it’s not that bad. And slowly but surely they continued to get deeper and deeper and it ended but being good. And you can say that it’s about excepting yourself as well which it is but the beginning is pretty bad
so good!
Oh my goodness exactly!!!!.... I was at my pastors home just visiting and the animated movie smallfoot was on. I'm
From Nairobi Kenya by the way...
I was like this is subliminal messaging. In the film there are old text (in the film it was tablet or ancient rock with sacred writing that the Big foots followed )of course they we're stupid and backward and the moral of the story was the writings are silly and wrong and that we ought to abandon them for science. In the animation there's a song called 'wonderful life' very beautifully sang but the message is clear the ancient texts are holding us back from exploring the beautiful beyond... its so obvious. I remember even telling my pastors about it .... animations are the worst
I did not even know who George Whitfield was. I did not even hear his name before you brought him up
I tell people about how the shows and movies they watch can affect your life tremendously and people just say “cmon it’s just a movie it’s not bad at all” it’s crazy how people in our generation don’t realize they are letting sin into their lives and other people around them.
dude you’re the best podcaster ever i love these videos
amen
thank you for being courageous enough to speak God's truth despite knowing that you will face those aforementioned gaslighters.
Shoutout to George Whitfield, John Owens and Billy Graham : )))
No movies....only a movie like Mountain Top....Look it up you won't be sorry. Another movie is ..The War within...All Christian movies. GOD BLESS you Alex and family.🍃⚘🍃
Jesus died for our sins so that we can go to heaven. He payed our price. Put your trust in Jesus Christ and he will grant you the gift of heaven.
Just started the video but I was feeling the same thing, like Despicable Me, teaching kids to fall in love with the bad guy 🧐
One cartoon Star vs the Forces of Evil actually uses monsters and humans and oppression of monsters in the land as a metaphor for racism.
But...aren't we the monsters? And didn't God save us? Because the wages of sins is death, we should be dead.
Hmmmm interesting!!
I cannot like this enough. Let's get back to the ancient path - Thus says the Lord, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
Jeremiah 6:16 NASB1995
We need to be like billy graham
Amen! 🙏
Hey brother, just wanted to let you know that that quote “kill sin, or sin will be killing you” is actually much older and from John Owen, not John Piper. Thank you for the wisdom in your videos.
I simply don't see the corelation between the monsters in Monsters inc and sin. Am I embracing sin by watching Godzilla or King Kong and having a sympathy towards them? Or the dinosaurs in the Jurassic franchise? I don't see how they have an effect on the way I treat others and live my Christian life. I really don't think that these films have the negative influence you think they do.
That’s the exact same question I am asking!
He simply missed the mark on this one with Monsters Inc. An absolutely ridiculous stretch and way to view/interpret that movie.