What should Christians watch/listen to?

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In her article, Corrie wrote, "I’m not one of those Christians who believe we should shut ourselves away from the world and only listen to "Christian" music, or sit around and watch the 700 Club all the time. However, I think there are unhealthy extremes that we should avoid, based on general admonitions from Scripture. For example, Philippians 4:8 seems a good verse for navigating within the gray areas: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things" (NIV). 

We may not always agree about what kind of content we want to allow into our homes, vehicles, and workspaces, but the dialogue or even healthy debate that emerges from these discussions can open new levels of understanding about how such content may affect individuals differently. 

What is your opinion about TV shows/Music/Internet Sites out there.  Where should we draw the line?

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Mary Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Adult Administrator Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Quote Reply Topic: What should Christians watch/listen to? Posted: 14 Apr 2009 at 10:55am
	In her article, Corrie wrote, "I’m not one of those Christians who believe we should shut ourselves away from the world and only listen to "Christian" music, or sit around and watch the 700 Club all the time. However, I think there are unhealthy extremes that we should avoid, based on general admonitions from Scripture. For example, Philippians 4:8 seems a good verse for navigating within the gray areas: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things" (NIV). We may not always agree about what kind of content we want to allow into our homes, vehicles, and workspaces, but the dialogue or even healthy debate that emerges from these discussions can open new levels of understanding about how such content may affect individuals differently. What is your opinion about TV shows/Music/Internet Sites out there. Where should we draw the line?

neascakes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2009 at 9:55am
	I agree with Corrie. I believe that the Bible tells us to be IN the world but not OF the world. If we shut ourselves off from the world, then how are we to reach the world?? For example...go to the movies, but remember that the movies you see are going to reflect YOU to those around you. If someone who is struggling with sin of seeing bad movies knows you, knows you are a follower of Christ, and sees you going to a movie that is not Godly such as a rated R film, then you are not being a witness for Christ and are becoming a stumbling block for that person. If it is really a movie you feel like you really want to see, then wait for it to come out on video and watch it in the privacy of your own home. I also believe that what goes in, eventually comes out. Fill your heart and mind with Christ, Christ comes out, fill your heart and mind with sin, sin comes out. We must be in the world as a witness, but not allow ourselves to become like the world by doing worldly things. Where we draw the line depends on your relationship with Christ. You have to decide for yourself, with the Holy Spirit guiding you, what is acceptable for you as a follower of Christ. He is not surprised by anything and he sees everything we do, so we should not be surprised when we are convicted by what we do. People believe that when Christ comes back he is going to come walking down the aisle of the local Baptist church first! Not so, he will be out in the streets where the sinners are giving them one last chance to accept eternal life. Do you want to be sitting in an "R" rated movie when Jesus comes back? Edited by neascakes - 11 Aug 2009 at 9:56am