Bro thank you so much I've been struggling a lot with this. I've cut out all secular entertainment and I've gotten depressed because I haven't felt love for God like I used to because my image of him now is I can't do anything fun on this Earth at all. Thanks for this pic every video I find is on the opposite side of the spectrum and I wish I could've found this sooner!
You made me think of "Logan". It's rated R, has swearing, killing, and death it, but still has really good Christian themes to it. It may sound like I'm making it up, but it's true. It's about family, and love, and doing what needs to be done for them.
Same!!! However, mine is Doctor Strange because the main character cannot perform the power or something without believing. Just like in ours as christians, we cannot really do bigger things if we doubt. 😁 I usually do this in every movie that I watch, I look it in the lens of Christ!!!
It's up to the individual of what ot watch and not watch. It's not wrong if you watch it or don't watch it. Logan is a good example of how one can see the forrest through the trees.
@@jessecacastillo3119 Dr strange deals with magic and sorcery tho and also has a devil character the protagonist makes a bargain with so idk but it's def not the worst thing out there so I would let the holy spirit guide you on that one lol
God has a plan for you my brother of Christ. Your wisdom shows it. Thanks be to God that He is speaking through you and speaking to you. I will pray for you.
This is good! I feel convicted of watching R rated films and some PG-13 films. If i start watching a film that i start feeling conviction, I usually have to turn it off. I can’t watch stuff with witchcraft because i used to dable in witchcraft back in the day. So now it bothers me to watch really dark films and films with witchcraft. I completely agree with everything you say though! I find myself watching secular movies that have very faith based undertones. Which is really nice. Thanks for sharing!
@kt95 gy Really? I gotta tell you something I've never seen a Christian becoming a muslim because Allah talked to them. But you know what? There are so many muslims out there becoming Christians because Jesus warned them. Kinda weird isn't it?
Growing up I had very legalistic roots. And we would never challenge ourselves and our own morality. I feel that media is a space for learning and guidance when used in the right way. Yes I don’t believe that we should be watching pornography and such. But I do believe that Secular media is not Evil. As humans we have stories to tell and things to say. And sometimes it’s bleak and ugly. But I totally agree with what you are saying about discernment.
Man, if you only knew how much you are helping people through the teachings...Thank God for You!!! The discernment you have been given ...I love how you are using it for God's glory!!! Keep up man!! Guys worldwide are watching. P.S: This comment has been rated J... For JESUS :-):-)
And also dont judge them, even if you have earned their closeness, because it can come off as manipulative when it seems like you earned their closeness for a personal end.
I do this with music so so so much!!! It’s super cool looking at stuff with “God goggles”. Also praying for you man. Thank you so much for your videos.
YES. Thank you. I’ve really gotten a lot out of this series. And I completely agree with the sentiment that just because it may be difficult for someone to watch something doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a stumbling block for everyone, and we shouldn’t judge others for it. I remember when I was much younger and I mentioned that I really enjoyed the movie Titanic in front of a church friend’s mother (this was back when it was rated R). The mother made me feel TERRIBLE for watching it just because it was rated R. That was not a fun experience, and I’d hate to do that to anyone else.
I get what you’re saying and agree that we should not judge others, but I also think that as Christians we should be careful about exposing ourselves to sin and wickedness in culture. While we all have different levels of sensitivity in our consciences, like you said, I believe that there are principles that we should follow as Christians, whether or not we feel really moved by our conscience to do so. Just because we don’t feel bothered by a specific sin doesn’t mean that we should surround ourselves with it and have it polluting our minds...this inevitably gets between us and God! So while we must not judge, we also should not lessen or alter God’s principles, which are for our benefit, just because some people don’t feel bothered by some sins; rather we should speak the truth in love when necessary and like you said when we have a relationship with that person and it is beneficial to do so. If we aren’t supposed to commit the sin, why should be watch or listen to things that explicitly glorify that same sin? All secular culture has some sin in it and of course we will be exposed to some of that in any aspects of culture; but there are certainly there are specific things that we should not expose ourselves to at all. I also agree that we should look at things through the lens of Christ; however, most popular culture nowadays is depicting sin in a way that’s nowhere even close to God’s definition; there is no benefit as a believe to putting this stuff in our minds and hearts. I think it’s fine to engage in culture, but I also believe that we must be careful about engaging in aspects of culture that glorify sin and do nothing but depict it in a positive. There’s plenty of things in culture that have sinful stuff in them but have beneficial things as well; that is fine and we should look at these things through the lens of Christ. But as far as things that basically depict only sin and nothing else, I believe there is no benefit for Christians to be engaging in that stuff. I don’t at all mean this in a judgmental way because I am NOT PERFECT; saves by grace alone. Just offering some insight on this difficult topic hope it helps some fellow believers! :)
I can actually think of lots of movies that do not have a Christian lable slapped on them that glorify goodness & things of God rather than sin. Some examples are: Spiderman, Edward Scissorhands, Shallow Hal, (aside from the part that implies they had premarital sex the over all message of the movie is that inner beauty, character, & love matters more than looks.) 50 First Dates, Mrs.Doubtfire, Jack, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Titanic (Jack sacrifices himself for Rose) & the list goes on & on. I can also think of things called "Christian" that don't represent God at all. Like corrupt churches. Or priests demanding we confess our sins to them instead of God. It's not about lables. It's about content. God's principles are found beyond religious boxes. Sometimes I feel that people claiming Christianity are actually looking more for evil & division than anyone else in the world. Not everything on Earth is bad. It was infact, created by God afterall. When God says not to be a part of the world I believe He is referring to the evil in it, & the sinful nature, not every single thing about it or everything produced by those who haven't found Him yet. Unbelievers were made by & for Christ as well which is why they too also do good things in life. We are all created in God's image & meant to find our way back to Him through Jesus. I see Jesus everywhere.. not everything is evil. We are to do away with sin- not life & everything in it. Jesus said he came for us to have life in abundance & be fishers of men. He described believers as cities on hills, not hide-aways who never enjoy anything. We can never change the world like that.
@@kierstencreates958 I cannot believe you said Edward scissorhands because these past couple of days I kind of feel like God wants me to watch it and in that movie Edward is a sweetheart that would never harm a fly on purpose and God tells us to be like that. And also, another way how titanic might give glory to God is because it's always been said that not even God can sink that ship. So if that is true...then guess what? GOD sunk it 😃 but I do not want to encourage anyone to do something that will make them sin
So I’m assuming you went into the movie “It” with incredible intentionality then right? Saying people have different tolerances and it affected their conscience differently is actually giving an excuse to watch something that is actually probably something that shouldn’t be watched. My friend once watched horror movies all the time and would always say “well this doesn’t effect me like it does you”. That is completely bogus. I’m not trying to be rude in this sense but the Bible is actually VERY clear on what’s called as a “seared conscience”. Most people in the society we live in have a seared conscience because they will go see any ole movie because “well it doesn’t effect my conscience like you”. Prime example. Shouldn’t we as Christians “Hate what is evil and cling to what is good?” Shouldn’t we not give a foothold to the enemy even through something as simple as movies. “Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the way you THINK” - Romans. We must THINK as followers of Christ and not just base everything on well it doesn’t effect my conscience so yay it must be okay. Saying something like “It’s okay if i go watch this sexually explicit movie with lots of violence and evil because if i look for good things then it’s okay. If I’m thinking about whatever is pure and noble then it’s okay.” Again giving even the smallest excuses will always open the door for sin. I hope I’m not coming off as rude but the truth needs to be spoken and i think you are only going to lead people in the wrong direction by what you said in this video. Your heart is in the right place but you must not give excuses brother.
"It" is an interesting example, because I do think that in a lot of ways Christians can use even movies such as that as a way to reflect on their own faith. Horror in general is often gratuitous to the point of being unchristlike, but there are examples of horror which use the medium to give good messages and act in an uplifting way. The best example would be "Get Out," in my opinion. It has violence and unspeakable evil, but it tells its story to highlight society's flaws and prejudices. Of course, the important thing above all else is to look beyond the emotional reaction, and judge the intent of a work above all else. If a horror movie creator made their movie in order to better the world around him, then his work is at least partially influenced by the Spirit, and as such cannot be immediately written off.
Words and images are two different things. Words can be used in a way that protects the readers innocence, while images are in your face, especially if it's graphic. God does not tempt anyone.
I loved this so much thank you!!! I love how funny you are you really keep my attention so I’m not bored throughout the video and want to watch something else. Some Pastors or Christian you tubers are boring and tell you God loves you do this don’t do this. Yea yea I got it but you keep it happy and funny but at the same time you teach and preach a really good message so thank you!
Guys I recently started watching the vampire dairies ( I know I’m so late) and I become weirdly obsessed/ defensive over it. It was my favourite thing and I would spend my day looking forward to watch the episodes. I finished season one and it was amazing . But then i realised my spirit changed , I distanced from the lord. While I was reading the bible I was thinking about what would happen in the next episode. I would have sexual dreams and fantasies about the vampires in the show. I would desire to be like the powerful girl witches and vampires in the show. Then I realised WHAT AM I DOING? how can I watch a show that shows these devil creatures. Vampires , witches and werewolf’s don’t exist and we’re not created by god. They are all the devils creation and THSI is why these shows ( teen wolf, TVD, the originals, the witches , Harry Potter , twilight) are so popular for teenage girls. We become obsessed with the idea of supernatural and even find it to be attractive ? It’s disgusting. I rebuke these thoughts in the name of Jesus . How can I spend time watching a show that has witchcraft ? I realised all the time I spent watching supernatural stuff when I was a kid ( Sabrina the teenage witch , wizards of Waverley place , H20 : mermaids) I realised how wrong this all is. I mean these shows don’t benefit us either . They cause us to become obsessed and take uo our precious time and thoughts causing us to sin. Please give up these sinful shows. It’s not worth it. I immediately stopped watching TVD and didn’t watch anymore of the seasons. It was so hard and I’m still struggling I lost my appetite and sleep I missed the show so much as it became a part of my routine ( would watch it everyday). But I prayed about it and asked the lord for help with my addiction to shows about the supernatural. I FEEL SO MUCH better now . And I’m getting closer to the lord every day. I have more control over my thoughts and I’m Genuinely happier and feel free. Trust me it will be hard to give up these shows but remember Christ has freed you, there is no bondage and every chain is broken. So don’t be a slave to these shows. Control your life with the help of the spirit. Live by the spirit and you will notice how good life can be.
It is important as children of God to focus on God, especially in the times we are living in now, anything other than the word of God is just a distraction, Satan will do anything to keep our minds off the Lord; this can be through the media or even people. To be honest the most important thing to do is to keep praying
I know and believe that God will guide me and protect me every single day and moment of my life, however I am not going to sit back and relax and think that everything is going to be ok; the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 " pray without ceasing", praying is a way to communicate and talk to God, prayer also helps to build up my faith as each time I pray I experience the presense of God. It is not a matter of whether I beleive or not, its about my personal relationship with God. I belive 100% that even if I do not pray God is with me, prayer enhances my intimacy with God. Jesus knew that God was always with him yet throughout the gospels we see Jesus constantly praying and also taught us to pray. Prayer is a demonstration of my faith and trust in God.
The Holy spirit will convict us not based off of our conscience But rather God's truth in what he says is wrong. There is no individual truth there's only God's truth and discernment is we can discern between what is right and what is wrong and how we know is by God's word. Yes the big picture of The Bible is to point us to Christ And yes there's sex and other stuff in The Bible but that is to show us the sinful nature of man and to serve as an example of how not to live (Jude 7 In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.). The apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5 (Ephesians 5:1-12 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a person is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.) The apostle Paul goes on to say be very careful how you live your life (verses 15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.). Remember the enemy's main scheme is deception. We don't want to embrace the enemy's works which is anything sinful sexual morality, lying, foul language etc That he deceives man into thinking is ok to do because of our sinful nature.
I understand. But there's a way to look at a sinful movie and want to love God more. I'm not sure if God says exposer to sin is a sin but I believe as a Christian with prayer and God you could watch movies and protect yourself as a person. Or at least practice.
Linkin Lincoln if exposure to sin is a sin. We should never go outside, because you know you are going to be exposed. I think some Christians want everything to be 100% holy, but in a fallen world that is impossible. God judges the heart.
See.... I agree with Jon. Completely. I think many people are going to analyze what he said. I felt like Jon maybe rushed through the best point; the point that most of you call "excuses". I can handle alot. Swearing doesn't bother me. Violence doesn't affect me. But intense gore does. I love this show called Criminal Minds. I'm sixteen and I have my parent's permission to watch it. My five younger siblings do not however, because it would bother them. Recently, I watched an episode where a man was taking people and turning them into his puppets. I think I was pretty general when I said that. Not too gorey. The Bible provides more imagery. And I saw bones come undone... and if made me churn. I couldn't look at it. When I was younger, I looked up the ending of the Saw movie to say I watched the movie. This was purely out of peer pressure. It was awful, over the top violence. But I have a friend who loves those movies. Given: he is not a Christian. He also is able to watch any R rated movie he wants. I think the biggest thing to avoid, especially for men, is nudity. ANYTHING that causes sexual arousal for a man, based off of sex scenes and green screens, is pornographic. Now, this is not going to damn someone's soul to hell. But as a Christian, I have to control myself from watching movies that I know would fill me with even a small bit of lust. I think the answer to the question, from a Godly standpoint, is that the world is dark and evil and we as Christians need to guard our hearts and to choose a path of wisdom. That means to protect our hearts from what we know will cause us or someone else to stumble.
Christians should contact Hollywood and the entertainment industry directly with their concerns instead of going behind their back. And start making better Christian movies/music, etc so people will want view your Art instead before criticizing Hollywood [which is often an act of anti-semitism, anti-atheism/agnosticism and politically motivated].
1 Corinthians says 'love does not delight in evil'. If you are getting enjoyment out of what God has called evil, something is wrong in your heart. I think the big issue is that, if it is glorifying sin, you shouldn't watch it. I can find a few good themes in wicked media, doesn't mean it's good. If you enjoy a movie that glorifies evil, I would really address your walk with God. If you don't have disgust for sin, you either are still growing or ignoring the spirit. Being desensitized to evil does not make it okay. I was totally fine with language and porno as a sinner. But when I got saved, God began to change me and make me adverse to these things. If you haven't change, there is no repentance and no growth. Discernment means more then a feeling, it means knowing what is evil, and avoid it. You can't rebuke something if you enjoy it as entertainment. It's hypocritical. As someone who became Wicca because of a video game, I can tell you, what you watch affects you.
@@bailujen8052 Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire that will consume his enemies. For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us. For we know the one who said, “I will take revenge. I will pay them back.” He also said, “The Lord will judge his own people.” It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:26-31 NLT Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God. 1 John 3:9 NLT ...Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19 So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth 1 John 1:6 NLT We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, 1 John 5:18 ESV No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 1 John 3:6 NIV We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. 1 John 5:18 NLT Because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so. Romans 8:7 BSB If someone claims, "I know God," but doesn't obey God's commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. 1 John 2:4 NLT But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler-not even to eat with such a one. 1 Corinthians 5:11 ESV Be sober-minded [be sensible, wake up from your spiritual stupor] as you ought, and stop sinning; for some [of you] have no knowledge of God [you are disgracefully ignorant of Him, and ignore His truths]. I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34 AMP What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:1-14 NKJV These instructions were not given to Isrealites. They were given to us. The Isrealites could not stop sinning so they needed sacrifices. We can because Jesus's sacrifice was sufficient. To say we are all going to sin is to say Jesus's sacrifice was not good enough. You cannot repent of something you are still actively doing. Now accidental sin is different then intentional. When we know what to do and don't do it, that sin is intentional. Those sins come from disobedience and rebellion which is not forgiven. But when we accidentally sin and repent, turn from that sin, we are forgiven. God knows our heart and he knows if we are apologizing because we think we should or if we are truly remorseful and someone who is truly remorseful does not intentionally do the action again. If I'm truly sorry for stealing your wallet, I'm not going to do it again next week.
Yes everything you said I agree with. I feel like God for the most part don't mind the movies I watch because he understands my heart and my mind. But with that being said, we can't just be completely careless with what we watch because like you said...everyone is different. And sometimes God just doesn't want us to watch something because it's a waste of your time that you could be using for better things.
To me it can be difficult in university where I will have to read certain poems or romans (I study literature) that go against my beliefs. I am told that it's important to be able to observe without participating, but this can be difficult when something really 'gets you' in some sort of way... As an example: I had to read poems of Gerard Reve (a dutch poet who wrote in the style of the black romance), which combined christian language and God with homophile erotic content.
Huh, I didn't think of movies/TV shows that way. I think that it's almost the same as drinking. Some people drink only a little and are fine, while others go overboard and drink so much that they're not even in control of their own actions. The same applies here. Some people watch horror, or fantasy and are fine with it. For instance, I watch the Twilight Saga and Percy Jackson. I think those are interesting, in Percy Jackson it's interesting to learn about Poseidon and whoever else they claim to be a god. I don't believe in them, but it's interesting to learn about. The same way it's interesting to learn about Harry Potter or Twilight, I know they're make-believe it's just nice to watch. Anyway, I think your video is great. It added on to what I believe. It depends on who is watching, if you watch, for example, "American Crime", some know it's horrible for someone to be treated the way Sylvia was (and for them, I thank you for having a heart) others sadly might think that it was ok for her to be treated that way (although I can't imagine why).
Yes we need to be careful...the Bible say we should live sobery, righteously and goldly in this present world! U made some good points...but if we know something is not right it's still not right
That's why I love you Jon, sorry Er😂 seriously, you are inspiring, and it's totally awesome to deal with people. We still live in the world, but we can be the light and represente Christ ❤ love it
Well you risk going to hell for that. Abstain from all appearance of evil. You are being entertained and delighting in wickedness. The pure of heart shall see God.
@@AJ_Jingco You are transgressing against the doctrines of God. Christians are COMMANDED to abstain from ALL appearance of evil: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 King James Version 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. God destroyed mankind with the flood because he saw that every imagination of evil was in mans heart. When you watch goodfellas etc other wicked movies, your carnal mind and heart delights in the simulated iniquity on screen. You enjoy watching people get murdered and all the other sins portrayed. Genesis 6:5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that *every imagination* and intention of all human thinking was only evil continually. Bible says those who are PURE OF HEART shall see God. As a child, my heart was pure, and I saw Casino where Joe pesci gets brutally killed with bats and buried alive at the end scene. It grieved my spirit, it shocked me and made me sick. Those who delight in evil portrayal like this, does not understand what holiness mean, nor do they have the fear of the Lord in their life. Matthew 5:8 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Everyone who has the hope of salvation PURIFIES themselves continously. That means you stop listening to gangster rap, you stop watching tv shows from netflix etc. Jesus Christ calls all believers to reject this world and the entertainment of this world in 1 John 2:15-17, because its all from the world (aka satan) and is passing away. Fear of the Lord is beginning of wisdom. Worldly christians/catholics go to hell. Be ye holy as God is holy. God bless, think about what I wrote.
@@AJ_Jingco I am not talking about catholicism at all. I am telling you that all believers in Jesus Christ must reject this world, its entertainment, its lust of the eyes, its from the world (satan) not of God. Anyone who loves or is attached to this world and its ways, do not have the love of the father in them. Read 1 John 2:15-17. Worldly believers go to hell. Replace the word "Fan" with idolater to get the correct biblical lense and understanding. For example, being a marvel fan, or lord of the ring fan, or harry potter fan means you are an idolater. Bible reveals that ALL idolaters will have their part in the lake of fire according to Revelation 21:8.
I was saved from a hip-hop music addiction, and what I discovered is that unGodly music/movies/literature/language will drag you closer to Satan as much as praise&worship songs and bible scriptures will drag you closer to God.
The more we look for God our perspective shifts to doing things and seeing things that glorify God and that pull us closer to Him-pursuing holiness. Nudity in movies, for instance, is normalized and the more we see the more desensitized we become. We must pray for one another for understanding and wisdom. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
I have been a fan of films since I was a small child, and I always feel torn in liking the types of movies that I find interesting, because I don't hear of other Christians liking these movies as well. I enjoy watching the creative aspect of how other's make a motion picture, the visual effects, the editing and the crafts from the make-up and prop departments, not to mention the writer of these stories. I watch old 1950 monster films, movies with actors in cheaply-made creature costumes, and I even admit to liking 60 to 75% of classic 1980 horror films such as Friday the 13th and other well-known films of this genre. I LOVE Jesus, and I have a very active mind with racing thoughts wether God would see the movies/interests that I like are evil in His eyes, and my fear of being sent to hell, other Christian's judgement and my fear of losing my salvation all because I watch only the parts of movies that I find creative, exciting or just weird/creepy. I have been debating this question in my head for almost a year with no clear conclusion on if I should like this stuff anymore. I don't watch these films for death scenes, sex scenes or any evil reason that I am aware of, only because I find these types of movies 'weird' and unusual. I love God, and I want to do His will, by being the most creative follower of Christ that I can be, I am just not sure if my interests are leading evil into my heart and onto the path into hell. I don't want to do or like anything that God finds evil/sinful...but when it comes to the specific films/characters that I have found intriguing over the years that are still in my life, I can't tell if I am in the right or in the wrong. Please pray for me.
I love using the God lense. For example: I love to read. One of my favorite series’s is The Mortal Instruments. A lot would argue that “it has demons constantly! Jace doesn’t believe in afterlife! He doesn’t believe in God! Simon is Jewish! There’s cussing and inappropriate scenes! Blah blah blah!” And that’s perfectly fine with me if you have that opinion. But I love it because I can see that Valentine is the embodiment of Satan. The Bible mentions nephilim. It’s good vs evil, just like real life! They don’t have “good guys” and “bad guys” so much as “this is how he’s acting”. (Pangborn Blackwell and Valentine are pretty evil characters, but just like everyone, they also have good inside them.) The God lense is so much fun to use.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. Buddhist quote. Also fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. Another Buddhist quote.
I'm Christian who is interested in film and I've been struggling with anxiety about fear of having to give up films. On the basis of many scriptures (www.openbible.info/topics/movies.) I've heard used by many Christians I've heard and I'm reality sad about it. And yes and my main concern is about there's things (1 rather or not spending money on a sinful movies or books is sin?. 2 rather or not the exposure to sin, is a sin?. And rather or not Ephesians 5-12 means all rated r movies are full?. I know about discernment and I love it alot but I'm doubtful. And may I remind you I'm 15 and I think I have OCD. lol thanks for reading.
What about we recommend good movies ? I mean I have trouble finding a good show or movie that doesn't contain a lot of swear words or you know (sex everywhere) I start, I really like "The Shack".
I'm going to start off by saying that I don't really mind cursing, although I try to avoid it myself. With that being said, if you have Netflix you should absolutely watch "The Little Prince." It is a truly emotional and uplifting experience. It is animated, but I hope you won't count against it for that!
The animated movie The Croods has a lot of Christian themes in it coming out of darkness into light, and taking a chance (faith)! There's also lots of cool Christian movies like God's Not Dead 1 & 2, The Heart of Man, The Case For Christ. I watched the Passion of the Christ that is a violent movie because it depicts Jesus' torture, death & crucifixion but I wanted to watch it to truly understand what Jesus went through it helped me strengthen my relationship with Christ watching it!
He said it nicely so why so many dislikess? He mention it with love an compassion so why are fellowww Christians against it or him saying this? This is the problem with Christiniatyyy so many dissagrementss an conflicts toward each other instead of UNITYYYY!
The fallacy here is that whereas many of those things sex, violence etc are in Scripture it simply makes a statement in a non-graphic way. There is a difference between me acknowledging Amnon raped Tamnar are Samson getting his eyes gauged out and me watching it. One states a fact the other desensitizes your mind. Remember Jesus also said in Matthew 6 that if your eye is full of darkness your whole body will be as well. Matthew 6:22-23 English Standard Version (ESV) 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
I personally beg to differ, as I've found many movies and TV shows to be incredibly inspiring and provocative influences on my life. Art is another way to reflect on God's creation.
Andrew Hodge maybe so but I doubt they can come close to valuable time in prayer or studying God's word. We only have so much time on the earth so I'd rather use more and more of it for God
You are certainly right about one thing, which is that our time on this Earth is limited. However, that valuable time on this earth can be spent in many ultimately fulfilling ways. I'm reminded of C.S. Lewis, who wrote stories and books, and enjoyed literature both religious and not. He found Joy in the creations of others, a fragment of heaven in their art.
Not everything on television, in music, or in movies is bad. So there isn't a need to be legalistic. Yes, there are some to be avoided. But many also have spiritually edifying messages & fall in line with the guidance of Philippians 4:8.
For me, as I single woman I try to avoid sexual movies/songs because those aren’t good for anyone. Movies like 50 Shades have nothing good in them. As for violence, I try to look at the bigger message. For example, I’ve been convicted that horror movies with blood aren’t okay because there’s nothing of substance in them whereas tv shows like the Walking Dead with character development and other themes like what happens with no government, what does human nature look like? As for language, I could care less. I don’t use it but it’s just annoying. As for substances, I look for the same themes he talks about in this video. I could be wrong, but again, this is what I’ve felt is okay.
Maturity isn't something about ingaging in so called wholesome things but also the opposite. Our eyes and other senses are mostly open 24/7 and they don't filter anything. Its our discernment and overall take and response to the things we hear and see that matters. I always see violence and killing in movies but I dont go around and kill people in my neighborhood.
Can you do the Revelations. Or about the end times. I have some people who talk to me about the end times coming or about the "mothership". Thank you, appreciate the videos
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Bro thank you so much I've been struggling a lot with this. I've cut out all secular entertainment and I've gotten depressed because I haven't felt love for God like I used to because my image of him now is I can't do anything fun on this Earth at all. Thanks for this pic every video I find is on the opposite side of the spectrum and I wish I could've found this sooner!
You made me think of "Logan". It's rated R, has swearing, killing, and death it, but still has really good Christian themes to it. It may sound like I'm making it up, but it's true. It's about family, and love, and doing what needs to be done for them.
Same!!! However, mine is Doctor Strange because the main character cannot perform the power or something without believing. Just like in ours as christians, we cannot really do bigger things if we doubt. 😁 I usually do this in every movie that I watch, I look it in the lens of Christ!!!
Yeah, I have certain levels like “be cautious” for violent movies or “nope” to any sexual themes.
Ah expect for the family part(again not a Christian theme), were else does it have Christian theme ? I kinda disagree with This comment lol.
It's up to the individual of what ot watch and not watch. It's not wrong if you watch it or don't watch it. Logan is a good example of how one can see the forrest through the trees.
@@jessecacastillo3119 Dr strange deals with magic and sorcery tho and also has a devil character the protagonist makes a bargain with so idk but it's def not the worst thing out there so I would let the holy spirit guide you on that one lol
I️ believe that we need this video and that we as children of god we must be cautious about what we feed our spirit coming from a kid.
The Speedster I feel that if its not God's we should reduce it.. I think we should ask guidance.. but I try not to watch secular movies..
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Amen !
God has a plan for you my brother of Christ. Your wisdom shows it. Thanks be to God that He is speaking through you and speaking to you. I will pray for you.
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Agreed with the ' Do not judge ' part for sure !
This is good! I feel convicted of watching R rated films and some PG-13 films. If i start watching a film that i start feeling conviction, I usually have to turn it off. I can’t watch stuff with witchcraft because i used to dable in witchcraft back in the day. So now it bothers me to watch really dark films and films with witchcraft. I completely agree with everything you say though! I find myself watching secular movies that have very faith based undertones. Which is really nice. Thanks for sharing!
used to mess around a little bit with witchcraft myself, im soooo glad that is over!
what witch craft were u practising ?
@@melvinnj3019 I been on that witch shit 24/7. Gonna go cast some more spells or something. Idk, might go turn some peeps into frogs
Not to be rude but you probably have weak convictions if watching a movie can cause you to do witchcraft
I loved this video
Especially how he said we shouldn't read the Bible if you never wanna read things with nudity, sorcery, war etc
Nudity was ok until Adam and eve have sinned
Be careful with what you watch and listen to!!!
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😂😂😂 Thanks!!!
When we watch and listen what will happen
@kt95 gy Really? I gotta tell you something I've never seen a Christian becoming a muslim because Allah talked to them. But you know what? There are so many muslims out there becoming Christians because Jesus warned them.
Kinda weird isn't it?
There I will agree. Even food has bad effects
Growing up I had very legalistic roots. And we would never challenge ourselves and our own morality. I feel that media is a space for learning and guidance when used in the right way. Yes I don’t believe that we should be watching pornography and such. But I do believe that Secular media is not Evil. As humans we have stories to tell and things to say. And sometimes it’s bleak and ugly. But I totally agree with what you are saying about discernment.
Man, if you only knew how much you are helping people through the teachings...Thank God for You!!! The discernment you have been given ...I love how you are using it for God's glory!!!
Keep up man!! Guys worldwide are watching.
P.S: This comment has been rated J... For JESUS :-):-)
And also dont judge them, even if you have earned their closeness, because it can come off as manipulative when it seems like you earned their closeness for a personal end.
I do this with music so so so much!!! It’s super cool looking at stuff with “God goggles”. Also praying for you man. Thank you so much for your videos.
YES. Thank you. I’ve really gotten a lot out of this series. And I completely agree with the sentiment that just because it may be difficult for someone to watch something doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a stumbling block for everyone, and we shouldn’t judge others for it. I remember when I was much younger and I mentioned that I really enjoyed the movie Titanic in front of a church friend’s mother (this was back when it was rated R). The mother made me feel TERRIBLE for watching it just because it was rated R. That was not a fun experience, and I’d hate to do that to anyone else.
I get what you’re saying and agree that we should not judge others, but I also think that as Christians we should be careful about exposing ourselves to sin and wickedness in culture. While we all have different levels of sensitivity in our consciences, like you said, I believe that there are principles that we should follow as Christians, whether or not we feel really moved by our conscience to do so. Just because we don’t feel bothered by a specific sin doesn’t mean that we should surround ourselves with it and have it polluting our minds...this inevitably gets between us and God! So while we must not judge, we also should not lessen or alter God’s principles, which are for our benefit, just because some people don’t feel bothered by some sins; rather we should speak the truth in love when necessary and like you said when we have a relationship with that person and it is beneficial to do so. If we aren’t supposed to commit the sin, why should be watch or listen to things that explicitly glorify that same sin? All secular culture has some sin in it and of course we will be exposed to some of that in any aspects of culture; but there are certainly there are specific things that we should not expose ourselves to at all.
I also agree that we should look at things through the lens of Christ; however, most popular culture nowadays is depicting sin in a way that’s nowhere even close to God’s definition; there is no benefit as a believe to putting this stuff in our minds and hearts. I think it’s fine to engage in culture, but I also believe that we must be careful about engaging in aspects of culture that glorify sin and do nothing but depict it in a positive. There’s plenty of things in culture that have sinful stuff in them but have beneficial things as well; that is fine and we should look at these things through the lens of Christ. But as far as things that basically depict only sin and nothing else, I believe there is no benefit for Christians to be engaging in that stuff. I don’t at all mean this in a judgmental way because I am NOT PERFECT; saves by grace alone. Just offering some insight on this difficult topic hope it helps some fellow believers! :)
Amen
I can actually think of lots of movies that do not have a Christian lable slapped on them that glorify goodness & things of God rather than sin. Some examples are: Spiderman, Edward Scissorhands, Shallow Hal, (aside from the part that implies they had premarital sex the over all message of the movie is that inner beauty, character, & love matters more than looks.) 50 First Dates, Mrs.Doubtfire, Jack, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Titanic (Jack sacrifices himself for Rose) & the list goes on & on. I can also think of things called "Christian" that don't represent God at all. Like corrupt churches. Or priests demanding we confess our sins to them instead of God. It's not about lables. It's about content. God's principles are found beyond religious boxes. Sometimes I feel that people claiming Christianity are actually looking more for evil & division than anyone else in the world. Not everything on Earth is bad. It was infact, created by God afterall. When God says not to be a part of the world I believe He is referring to the evil in it, & the sinful nature, not every single thing about it or everything produced by those who haven't found Him yet. Unbelievers were made by & for Christ as well which is why they too also do good things in life. We are all created in God's image & meant to find our way back to Him through Jesus. I see Jesus everywhere.. not everything is evil. We are to do away with sin- not life & everything in it. Jesus said he came for us to have life in abundance & be fishers of men. He described believers as cities on hills, not hide-aways who never enjoy anything. We can never change the world like that.
@@kierstencreates958 I cannot believe you said Edward scissorhands because these past couple of days I kind of feel like God wants me to watch it and in that movie Edward is a sweetheart that would never harm a fly on purpose and God tells us to be like that. And also, another way how titanic might give glory to God is because it's always been said that not even God can sink that ship. So if that is true...then guess what? GOD sunk it 😃 but I do not want to encourage anyone to do something that will make them sin
Yup god bless you, if your gonna watch very weird and bad things for movies, then dont do it.
Great video! But at 5:25, did Jon forget to cut a clip? He said "For the reasons we've/I've just mentioned" twice 😂
Thank you for all your amazing, encouraging videos! Keep it up! I’ll be praying for you! J for Jesus!
Thank you Jon, this really helped .
God Bless everyone👍
Very true!!! Someone has finally said this, thankyou☺️
Praise the Lord Brother. Outstanding message. May God bless you. May God use u mightily for his glory
I like what you said about seeing the good in things. Very important
Been waiting for this! Thank you!
So I’m assuming you went into the movie “It” with incredible intentionality then right? Saying people have different tolerances and it affected their conscience differently is actually giving an excuse to watch something that is actually probably something that shouldn’t be watched.
My friend once watched horror movies all the time and would always say “well this doesn’t effect me like it does you”. That is completely bogus. I’m not trying to be rude in this sense but the Bible is actually VERY clear on what’s called as a “seared conscience”.
Most people in the society we live in have a seared conscience because they will go see any ole movie because “well it doesn’t effect my conscience like you”. Prime example.
Shouldn’t we as Christians “Hate what is evil and cling to what is good?” Shouldn’t we not give a foothold to the enemy even through something as simple as movies.
“Do not be conformed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the way you THINK” - Romans. We must THINK as followers of Christ and not just base everything on well it doesn’t effect my conscience so yay it must be okay. Saying something like “It’s okay if i go watch this sexually explicit movie with lots of violence and evil because if i look for good things then it’s okay. If I’m thinking about whatever is pure and noble then it’s okay.” Again giving even the smallest excuses will always open the door for sin.
I hope I’m not coming off as rude but the truth needs to be spoken and i think you are only going to lead people in the wrong direction by what you said in this video. Your heart is in the right place but you must not give excuses brother.
I agree so much!
Yh i don't think tolerance should be used as an exuse, it is more about how our spirit is being affected
Truth!!!!!!
"It" is an interesting example, because I do think that in a lot of ways Christians can use even movies such as that as a way to reflect on their own faith. Horror in general is often gratuitous to the point of being unchristlike, but there are examples of horror which use the medium to give good messages and act in an uplifting way. The best example would be "Get Out," in my opinion. It has violence and unspeakable evil, but it tells its story to highlight society's flaws and prejudices.
Of course, the important thing above all else is to look beyond the emotional reaction, and judge the intent of a work above all else. If a horror movie creator made their movie in order to better the world around him, then his work is at least partially influenced by the Spirit, and as such cannot be immediately written off.
We all have responsibility for ourselves, this guy is right and wise, the ones who use this as an excuse to sin that's on their own not him.
No other film makes me fear God and spikes my faith more than The Exorcist
As a Catholic I can't even WATCH the Exorcist.
"This video is rated J for Jesus" you crack me up
The bible is R rated for the violence sex and sins
@@bailujen8052 fair enough
Words and images are two different things. Words can be used in a way that protects the readers innocence, while images are in your face, especially if it's graphic. God does not tempt anyone.
@@nordscan9043 well written
@@ashley.elizabeth.rose7 Thank you.
I loved this so much thank you!!! I love how funny you are you really keep my attention so I’m not bored throughout the video and want to watch something else. Some Pastors or Christian you tubers are boring and tell you God loves you do this don’t do this. Yea yea I got it but you keep it happy and funny but at the same time you teach and preach a really good message so thank you!
Thanks Jon! I was really having conflict in my spirit about this.
Perfect example of sex and violence in the Bible is Judges 19. The first time I read that, I was shocked.
Guys I recently started watching the vampire dairies ( I know I’m so late) and I become weirdly obsessed/ defensive over it. It was my favourite thing and I would spend my day looking forward to watch the episodes. I finished season one and it was amazing . But then i realised my spirit changed , I distanced from the lord. While I was reading the bible I was thinking about what would happen in the next episode. I would have sexual dreams and fantasies about the vampires in the show. I would desire to be like the powerful girl witches and vampires in the show. Then I realised WHAT AM I DOING? how can I watch a show that shows these devil creatures. Vampires , witches and werewolf’s don’t exist and we’re not created by god. They are all the devils creation and THSI is why these shows ( teen wolf, TVD, the originals, the witches , Harry Potter , twilight) are so popular for teenage girls. We become obsessed with the idea of supernatural and even find it to be attractive ? It’s disgusting. I rebuke these thoughts in the name of Jesus . How can I spend time watching a show that has witchcraft ? I realised all the time I spent watching supernatural stuff when I was a kid ( Sabrina the teenage witch , wizards of Waverley place , H20 : mermaids) I realised how wrong this all is. I mean these shows don’t benefit us either . They cause us to become obsessed and take uo our precious time and thoughts causing us to sin. Please give up these sinful shows. It’s not worth it. I immediately stopped watching TVD and didn’t watch anymore of the seasons. It was so hard and I’m still struggling I lost my appetite and sleep I missed the show so much as it became a part of my routine ( would watch it everyday). But I prayed about it and asked the lord for help with my addiction to shows about the supernatural. I FEEL SO MUCH better now . And I’m getting closer to the lord every day. I have more control over my thoughts and I’m Genuinely happier and feel free. Trust me it will be hard to give up these shows but remember Christ has freed you, there is no bondage and every chain is broken. So don’t be a slave to these shows. Control your life with the help of the spirit. Live by the spirit and you will notice how good life can be.
What we allow in our retinas will inevitably affect our soul. So true
This is something that I have been severely struggling with for a while now and it's nice to get some guidance on it. thank you! God bless!
thank you i really needed to hear this. god bless you.
It is important as children of God to focus on God, especially in the times we are living in now, anything other than the word of God is just a distraction, Satan will do anything to keep our minds off the Lord; this can be through the media or even people. To be honest the most important thing to do is to keep praying
Lavina Ansah:
It seems that an expression of gratitude is the only prayer required.
In the times we are living in we need to pray for the guidance of God upon our lives every day
Lavina Ansah:
Do you not trust that God will guide you?
Lavina Ansah:
Every day unfolds as it should.
I know and believe that God will guide me and protect me every single day and moment of my life, however I am not going to sit back and relax and think that everything is going to be ok; the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 " pray without ceasing", praying is a way to communicate and talk to God, prayer also helps to build up my faith as each time I pray I experience the presense of God. It is not a matter of whether I beleive or not, its about my personal relationship with God. I belive 100% that even if I do not pray God is with me, prayer enhances my intimacy with God. Jesus knew that God was always with him yet throughout the gospels we see Jesus constantly praying and also taught us to pray. Prayer is a demonstration of my faith and trust in God.
He’s intro is the funniest thing ever
The Holy spirit will convict us not based off of our conscience But rather God's truth in what he says is wrong. There is no individual truth there's only God's truth and discernment is we can discern between what is right and what is wrong and how we know is by God's word. Yes the big picture of The Bible is to point us to Christ And yes there's sex and other stuff in The Bible but that is to show us the sinful nature of man and to serve as an example of how not to live (Jude 7 In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.). The apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5 (Ephesians 5:1-12 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a person is an idolater has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.) The apostle Paul goes on to say be very careful how you live your life (verses 15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.). Remember the enemy's main scheme is deception. We don't want to embrace the enemy's works which is anything sinful sexual morality, lying, foul language etc That he deceives man into thinking is ok to do because of our sinful nature.
I understand. But there's a way to look at a sinful movie and want to love God more. I'm not sure if God says exposer to sin is a sin but I believe as a Christian with prayer and God you could watch movies and protect yourself as a person. Or at least practice.
Linkin Lincoln if exposure to sin is a sin. We should never go outside, because you know you are going to be exposed.
I think some Christians want everything to be 100% holy, but in a fallen world that is impossible.
God judges the heart.
I clicked so fast.
Always look forward to the videos. Continue to share your revelations with us.🤗
See.... I agree with Jon. Completely. I think many people are going to analyze what he said. I felt like Jon maybe rushed through the best point; the point that most of you call "excuses".
I can handle alot. Swearing doesn't bother me. Violence doesn't affect me. But intense gore does.
I love this show called Criminal Minds. I'm sixteen and I have my parent's permission to watch it. My five younger siblings do not however, because it would bother them.
Recently, I watched an episode where a man was taking people and turning them into his puppets. I think I was pretty general when I said that. Not too gorey. The Bible provides more imagery. And I saw bones come undone... and if made me churn. I couldn't look at it. When I was younger, I looked up the ending of the Saw movie to say I watched the movie. This was purely out of peer pressure. It was awful, over the top violence. But I have a friend who loves those movies. Given: he is not a Christian. He also is able to watch any R rated movie he wants.
I think the biggest thing to avoid, especially for men, is nudity. ANYTHING that causes sexual arousal for a man, based off of sex scenes and green screens, is pornographic. Now, this is not going to damn someone's soul to hell. But as a Christian, I have to control myself from watching movies that I know would fill me with even a small bit of lust.
I think the answer to the question, from a Godly standpoint, is that the world is dark and evil and we as Christians need to guard our hearts and to choose a path of wisdom. That means to protect our hearts from what we know will cause us or someone else to stumble.
Christians should contact Hollywood and the entertainment industry directly with their concerns instead of going behind their back. And start making better Christian movies/music, etc so people will want view your Art instead before criticizing Hollywood [which is often an act of anti-semitism, anti-atheism/agnosticism and politically motivated].
What we choose to see and what we choose to look at matter! YES!
God bless great video thank you
Looks like I better watch "Friends" through the Lens of Christ!
That was an awesome video. It should also be rated E for Godly ppl who want to understand the word of God and everyone else.
Hi Jon I watch all of your Videos and I say thank you so much for all your help and advice. May God bless you and Keep it simple.
Thank this is a good video it helped
this was needed!!! thanks
1 Corinthians says 'love does not delight in evil'. If you are getting enjoyment out of what God has called evil, something is wrong in your heart. I think the big issue is that, if it is glorifying sin, you shouldn't watch it. I can find a few good themes in wicked media, doesn't mean it's good. If you enjoy a movie that glorifies evil, I would really address your walk with God. If you don't have disgust for sin, you either are still growing or ignoring the spirit. Being desensitized to evil does not make it okay. I was totally fine with language and porno as a sinner. But when I got saved, God began to change me and make me adverse to these things. If you haven't change, there is no repentance and no growth. Discernment means more then a feeling, it means knowing what is evil, and avoid it. You can't rebuke something if you enjoy it as entertainment. It's hypocritical. As someone who became Wicca because of a video game, I can tell you, what you watch affects you.
Everyone forgets the blood of Jesus, you are not an israelite. We need to confess and repent because sin is inevitable
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Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins. There is only the terrible expectation of God’s judgment and the raging fire that will consume his enemies. For anyone who refused to obey the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us. For we know the one who said,
“I will take revenge.
I will pay them back.”
He also said,
“The Lord will judge his own people.”
It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Hebrews 10:26-31 NLT
Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of sinning, because God's life is in them. So they can't keep on sinning, because they are children of God.
1 John 3:9 NLT
...Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
2 Timothy 2:19
So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth
1 John 1:6 NLT
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning,
1 John 5:18 ESV
No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
1 John 3:6 NIV
We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.
1 John 5:18 NLT
Because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so.
Romans 8:7 BSB
If someone claims, "I know God," but doesn't obey God's commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth.
1 John 2:4 NLT
But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler-not even to eat with such a one.
1 Corinthians 5:11 ESV
Be sober-minded [be sensible, wake up from your spiritual stupor] as you ought, and stop sinning; for some [of you] have no knowledge of God [you are disgracefully ignorant of Him, and ignore His truths]. I say this to your shame.
1 Corinthians 15:34 AMP
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:1-14 NKJV
These instructions were not given to Isrealites. They were given to us. The Isrealites could not stop sinning so they needed sacrifices. We can because Jesus's sacrifice was sufficient. To say we are all going to sin is to say Jesus's sacrifice was not good enough. You cannot repent of something you are still actively doing. Now accidental sin is different then intentional. When we know what to do and don't do it, that sin is intentional. Those sins come from disobedience and rebellion which is not forgiven. But when we accidentally sin and repent, turn from that sin, we are forgiven. God knows our heart and he knows if we are apologizing because we think we should or if we are truly remorseful and someone who is truly remorseful does not intentionally do the action again. If I'm truly sorry for stealing your wallet, I'm not going to do it again next week.
@@jamiegilliam3658 well I watch Harry Potter so what now your saying I’m going to hell?🤨
Love this video amazing keep it up and pls do more
I love this guy hahaha “this video is rated J, for JESUS!” That gave me a good laugh 😂👌🏽
Good video Jon!!
Yes everything you said I agree with. I feel like God for the most part don't mind the movies I watch because he understands my heart and my mind. But with that being said, we can't just be completely careless with what we watch because like you said...everyone is different. And sometimes God just doesn't want us to watch something because it's a waste of your time that you could be using for better things.
To me it can be difficult in university where I will have to read certain poems or romans (I study literature) that go against my beliefs. I am told that it's important to be able to observe without participating, but this can be difficult when something really 'gets you' in some sort of way... As an example: I had to read poems of Gerard Reve (a dutch poet who wrote in the style of the black romance), which combined christian language and God with homophile erotic content.
Lol! This was awesome! God bless you brother!
Huh, I didn't think of movies/TV shows that way. I think that it's almost the same as drinking. Some people drink only a little and are fine, while others go overboard and drink so much that they're not even in control of their own actions. The same applies here. Some people watch horror, or fantasy and are fine with it. For instance, I watch the Twilight Saga and Percy Jackson. I think those are interesting, in Percy Jackson it's interesting to learn about Poseidon and whoever else they claim to be a god. I don't believe in them, but it's interesting to learn about. The same way it's interesting to learn about Harry Potter or Twilight, I know they're make-believe it's just nice to watch.
Anyway, I think your video is great. It added on to what I believe. It depends on who is watching, if you watch, for example, "American Crime", some know it's horrible for someone to be treated the way Sylvia was (and for them, I thank you for having a heart) others sadly might think that it was ok for her to be treated that way (although I can't imagine why).
"That one wasn't very good" I rewinded to watch that part again
You make such good points!
Thumbs up all the way
Also, praying for you!!
Excellent video!
Yes we need to be careful...the Bible say we should live sobery, righteously and goldly in this present world!
U made some good points...but if we know something is not right it's still not right
Nailed it!! As always!!
Thank you so much for this!! I literally been struggling with this topic
I like to draw a lil gore sometimes is it bad and Halloween is coming up i
UA-cam is secular media
Love this !
"this video is rated J for Jesus" so cheesy but love it 😂
Good video, keep on going!!
That's why I love you Jon, sorry Er😂 seriously, you are inspiring, and it's totally awesome to deal with people. We still live in the world, but we can be the light and represente Christ ❤ love it
From the word of God “Be IN the World but NOT OF IT”
Great again Jon!
I'm a Catholic and yet I watch the Goodfellas, Logan, Deadpool, Kingsman etc.
Well you risk going to hell for that. Abstain from all appearance of evil. You are being entertained and delighting in wickedness. The pure of heart shall see God.
@@sneediusrexius What Why?
@@AJ_Jingco You are transgressing against the doctrines of God.
Christians are COMMANDED to abstain from ALL appearance of evil:
1 Thessalonians 5:22
King James Version
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
God destroyed mankind with the flood because he saw that every imagination of evil was in mans heart. When you watch goodfellas etc other wicked movies, your carnal mind and heart delights in the simulated iniquity on screen. You enjoy watching people get murdered and all the other sins portrayed.
Genesis 6:5
The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that *every imagination* and intention of all human thinking was only evil continually.
Bible says those who are PURE OF HEART shall see God. As a child, my heart was pure, and I saw Casino where Joe pesci gets brutally killed with bats and buried alive at the end scene. It grieved my spirit, it shocked me and made me sick. Those who delight in evil portrayal like this, does not understand what holiness mean, nor do they have the fear of the Lord in their life.
Matthew 5:8
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Everyone who has the hope of salvation PURIFIES themselves continously. That means you stop listening to gangster rap, you stop watching tv shows from netflix etc.
Jesus Christ calls all believers to reject this world and the entertainment of this world in 1 John 2:15-17, because its all from the world (aka satan) and is passing away.
Fear of the Lord is beginning of wisdom. Worldly christians/catholics go to hell. Be ye holy as God is holy. God bless, think about what I wrote.
@@sneediusrexius So you mean Catholics are going to Hell? Even though we believe that Jesus Christ ✝️ is our Lord and Savior.
@@AJ_Jingco I am not talking about catholicism at all. I am telling you that all believers in Jesus Christ must reject this world, its entertainment, its lust of the eyes, its from the world (satan) not of God. Anyone who loves or is attached to this world and its ways, do not have the love of the father in them. Read 1 John 2:15-17. Worldly believers go to hell.
Replace the word "Fan" with idolater to get the correct biblical lense and understanding. For example, being a marvel fan, or lord of the ring fan, or harry potter fan means you are an idolater. Bible reveals that ALL idolaters will have their part in the lake of fire according to Revelation 21:8.
I was saved from a hip-hop music addiction, and what I discovered is that unGodly music/movies/literature/language will drag you closer to Satan as much as praise&worship songs and bible scriptures will drag you closer to God.
So I cannot listen to classical or jazz or Lo-Fi music?
The more we look for God our perspective shifts to doing things and seeing things that glorify God and that pull us closer to Him-pursuing holiness.
Nudity in movies, for instance, is normalized and the more we see the more desensitized we become. We must pray for one another for understanding and wisdom.
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
is it okay for a Christian to watch scary (horror/thriller) movies?
The Bible is the greatest R-Rated Movie. More of the Old Testament.
Watching movies means we have that vision that reflects How much opportunities we take for granted ?
Bruh, why did you change your thumbnails??? They looked so much better before!!!
So in conclusion does that mean we should only focus on the story and make sure that the story has a noble meaning?
I will set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not cling to me.
Psalms 101:3
That settles it for me :)
Amen.
Well that’s you
NO! You should never watch anything you would not watch with Jesus sitting beside you! Because He sees and knows everything!!
I have been a fan of films since I was a small child, and I always feel torn in liking the types of movies that I find interesting, because I don't hear of other Christians liking these movies as well. I enjoy watching the creative aspect of how other's make a motion picture, the visual effects, the editing and the crafts from the make-up and prop departments, not to mention the writer of these stories.
I watch old 1950 monster films, movies with actors in cheaply-made creature costumes, and I even admit to liking 60 to 75% of classic 1980 horror films such as Friday the 13th and other well-known films of this genre. I LOVE Jesus, and I have a very active mind with racing thoughts wether God would see the movies/interests that I like are evil in His eyes, and my fear of being sent to hell, other Christian's judgement and my fear of losing my salvation all because I watch only the parts of movies that I find creative, exciting or just weird/creepy.
I have been debating this question in my head for almost a year with no clear conclusion on if I should like this stuff anymore. I don't watch these films for death scenes, sex scenes or any evil reason that I am aware of, only because I find these types of movies 'weird' and unusual. I love God, and I want to do His will, by being the most creative follower of Christ that I can be, I am just not sure if my interests are leading evil into my heart and onto the path into hell. I don't want to do or like anything that God finds evil/sinful...but when it comes to the specific films/characters that I have found intriguing over the years that are still in my life, I can't tell if I am in the right or in the wrong.
Please pray for me.
I will pray for you. These are my thoughts too. We both need help
This one is so funny video and full of lesson so far thanks jon
I love using the God lense. For example: I love to read. One of my favorite series’s is The Mortal Instruments. A lot would argue that “it has demons constantly! Jace doesn’t believe in afterlife! He doesn’t believe in God! Simon is Jewish! There’s cussing and inappropriate scenes! Blah blah blah!” And that’s perfectly fine with me if you have that opinion. But I love it because I can see that Valentine is the embodiment of Satan. The Bible mentions nephilim. It’s good vs evil, just like real life! They don’t have “good guys” and “bad guys” so much as “this is how he’s acting”. (Pangborn Blackwell and Valentine are pretty evil characters, but just like everyone, they also have good inside them.) The God lense is so much fun to use.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path. Buddhist quote. Also fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth. Another Buddhist quote.
What about video games?
awesome revelation!!!
Prayed for you
I'm Christian who is interested in film and I've been struggling with anxiety about fear of having to give up films. On the basis of many scriptures (www.openbible.info/topics/movies.) I've heard used by many Christians I've heard and I'm reality sad about it. And yes and my main concern is about there's things (1 rather or not spending money on a sinful movies or books is sin?. 2 rather or not the exposure to sin, is a sin?. And rather or not Ephesians 5-12 means all rated r movies are full?. I know about discernment and I love it alot but I'm doubtful. And may I remind you I'm 15 and I think I have OCD. lol thanks for reading.
if youre a legalist please dont reply
Take heed what u hear and what u see
What about we recommend good movies ? I mean I have trouble finding a good show or movie that doesn't contain a lot of swear words or you know (sex everywhere) I start, I really like "The Shack".
I'm going to start off by saying that I don't really mind cursing, although I try to avoid it myself. With that being said, if you have Netflix you should absolutely watch "The Little Prince." It is a truly emotional and uplifting experience. It is animated, but I hope you won't count against it for that!
The animated movie The Croods has a lot of Christian themes in it coming out of darkness into light, and taking a chance (faith)! There's also lots of cool Christian movies like God's Not Dead 1 & 2, The Heart of Man, The Case For Christ. I watched the Passion of the Christ that is a violent movie because it depicts Jesus' torture, death & crucifixion but I wanted to watch it to truly understand what Jesus went through it helped me strengthen my relationship with Christ watching it!
chulie I’m not ashamed Gods not dead those are good movies
chulie just because a movie is morally good 100 percent doesnt mean its good. When a person says a movie is good there talking about the art or form.
He said it nicely so why so many dislikess? He mention it with love an compassion so why are fellowww Christians against it or him saying this? This is the problem with Christiniatyyy so many dissagrementss an conflicts toward each other instead of UNITYYYY!
The fallacy here is that whereas many of those things sex, violence etc are in Scripture it simply makes a statement in a non-graphic way. There is a difference between me acknowledging Amnon raped Tamnar are Samson getting his eyes gauged out and me watching it. One states a fact the other desensitizes your mind. Remember Jesus also said in Matthew 6 that if your eye is full of darkness your whole body will be as well.
Matthew 6:22-23 English Standard Version (ESV)
22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
TV and movies pretty much disgust me now. I'm not interested in any way in them anymore and they're honestly a waste of our valuable time.
Yes !
I personally beg to differ, as I've found many movies and TV shows to be incredibly inspiring and provocative influences on my life. Art is another way to reflect on God's creation.
Andrew Hodge maybe so but I doubt they can come close to valuable time in prayer or studying God's word. We only have so much time on the earth so I'd rather use more and more of it for God
You are certainly right about one thing, which is that our time on this Earth is limited.
However, that valuable time on this earth can be spent in many ultimately fulfilling ways. I'm reminded of C.S. Lewis, who wrote stories and books, and enjoyed literature both religious and not. He found Joy in the creations of others, a fragment of heaven in their art.
Not everything on television, in music, or in movies is bad. So there isn't a need to be legalistic. Yes, there are some to be avoided. But many also have spiritually edifying messages & fall in line with the guidance of Philippians 4:8.
Violence is not evil is the way it is used
Can I watch films like hellboy?
For me, as I single woman I try to avoid sexual movies/songs because those aren’t good for anyone. Movies like 50 Shades have nothing good in them.
As for violence, I try to look at the bigger message. For example, I’ve been convicted that horror movies with blood aren’t okay because there’s nothing of substance in them whereas tv shows like the Walking Dead with character development and other themes like what happens with no government, what does human nature look like?
As for language, I could care less. I don’t use it but it’s just annoying.
As for substances, I look for the same themes he talks about in this video.
I could be wrong, but again, this is what I’ve felt is okay.
Maturity isn't something about ingaging in so called wholesome things but also the opposite. Our eyes and other senses are mostly open 24/7 and they don't filter anything. Its our discernment and overall take and response to the things we hear and see that matters. I always see violence and killing in movies but I dont go around and kill people in my neighborhood.
orange is the new black made me totally sick to my stomach
Conscience is formed by the scripture or it will misslead you.
Thank you for clearing my confusion. But 4:02 ..... That was hilarious 😂 and soooo true
Can you do the Revelations. Or about the end times. I have some people who talk to me about the end times coming or about the "mothership". Thank you, appreciate the videos
your view might cause one to fall away or build one up