“Abstain from all appearance of evil.” – 1
Thessalonians 5:22
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever
things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these
things.” – Philippians 4:8
I just don’t get it.
This time of year I see good solid Christians who are willing to
participate in haunted houses, who are willing to watch horror movies, and they
just don’t seem to see a problem with it.
Yet God’s word tells us to abstain from even the APPEARANCE
of evil. Even if it’s just a guy in a
mask carrying a bloody chain saw to pretend, it is the appearance of evil. It’s the appearance of murder, which we all
know is sin, but somehow want to make it entertaining at this time of
year. How is that okay? How do we reconcile God’s word to this? You can bend it, twist it, scramble the
words, but it still says ONE thing – abstain.
His will for us is that we do not live in fear. That’s why He says 365 times – yes, once for
each day of the year – in His word, “Fear Not”.
Yet some will watch horror movies and even say before hand “I’ll
probably have nightmares over this!” Really?
So you invite fear into your life?
Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God wants your mind
to be pure, free from thoughts that are harmful to you, that welcome evil into
your heart and mind. But you have to be
the gate keeper and abstain. Will you do
that for Him? Will you do it for
yourself? Protect your mind and your heart.
Don’t let fear enter your heart.
Don’t plague your mind with evil thoughts. And for God’s sake, protect your children as
well. Not every form of entertainment this world offers is worthy of your time.
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