|
|
Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 2, 2022 7:41:20 GMT -5
I began meditating on 1 Peter 1:15-16 which says “15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Then I thought of the new Batman movie I watched with my husband. Now, the movie was pg-13 and had some bad language. Are movies with bad language something a Christian should watch or avoid?
|
|
|
|
Post by John on Jul 2, 2022 9:49:06 GMT -5
That is one of those things that is largely determined by your conscience and what the Lord is telling you. I hate the fact they put bad language in any films, but it seems like just about all movies and even tv programs they make today have some bad language. Unless you are watching movies from places like "Pure Flix" all the time, the films are not being made by Christians, and even then, I feel like there would be some things that are objectionable to some. If you are bothered by anything and feel that God is telling you that you should not do it, then don't. That is probably the best advice I can give you, but I will add this one thing. Your husband may not feel the same way you do, so it is not wise to try to push your feelings on him, because this could create resentment.
|
|
|
|
Post by frienduff on Jul 2, 2022 20:51:03 GMT -5
Abstain from all appearance of evil . This world is truly lost , let us spend our time on the things of the LORD . SO many souls will not make it
so let us spend our time in prayer and doing the things of the LORD . Winning souls while there still is time to do so . Spending much more time in prayer
and be focused on reading our bibles and hearing from GOD . SO much of this world simply distracts and adds confusion to a life that should be so simple . A LIFE all about CHRIST
and pointing to HIM in all things we do and say .
|
|
|
|
Post by watchful on Jul 3, 2022 12:17:42 GMT -5
There isn't much in movies or TV at all that is at least pleasant or uplifting or thoughtful....it's much more the opposite....a lot of dark themes and murder and mayhem. And not much that is pleasant or hopeful and uplifting about secular music either...I worry about what the youth are listening to and watching all the time. I can't think it's good for one's soul to be taking in too much of that stuff. These things are both reflecting as well as contributing to a general sense of hopelessness, meaninglessness and pessimism I think, in a society that has lost its way.
|
|
|
|
Post by John on Jul 3, 2022 21:34:57 GMT -5
Frienduff and Watchful have both made good points about the content of movies and how they can be time wasters if we spend all of our time with them. The OP mentioned content, but there is one other consideration. Is this something that is worth making a huge issue of to our spouse if they are not ready to receive it? I think it is fine to just comment that "the movie was good (if you liked it) but I was bothered by the language." That way, you are not condemning your spouse, but you are saying that the foul language was offensive to you. That gives them something to think about. To me, it is not worth fighting over. If you are convinced God has shown you it is wrong, pray that your spouse comes to see things as you do.
|
|
|
|
Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 6, 2022 6:13:25 GMT -5
Frienduff and Watchful have both made good points about the content of movies and how they can be time wasters if we spend all of our time with them. The OP mentioned content, but there is one other consideration. Is this something that is worth making a huge issue of to our spouse if they are not ready to receive it? I think it is fine to just comment that "the movie was good (if you liked it) but I was bothered by the language." That way, you are not condemning your spouse, but you are saying that the foul language was offensive to you. That gives them something to think about. To me, it is not worth fighting over. If you are convinced God has shown you it is wrong, pray that your spouse comes to see things as you do.
My husband and I have an understanding that when we have different personal convictions, thats all it is and its not an indictment on the other person. I consider my husband a better person than me and he knows that so its no longer a big issue for me to have these personal things that bother me.
But I agree that wives should mainly win their husbands without a word like it says in Scripture when they disagree with their husband's behaviour. Leading by example is a powerful thing. |
|
|
|
Post by watchful on Jul 6, 2022 13:57:44 GMT -5
Here's my long winded thinking on this. In marriage it's like a three-legged race, your leg is tied to your spouse's leg...you're one flesh and joined at the hip, as the saying goes. So we are each living the other's life to a large extent, for better or worse, whether we like it or not, and it's sometimes unavoidable that the weaker partner may get dragged through places we would rather not be, so to speak. As far as movies and TV goes, I would be guided by conscience....think there's nothing wrong in being companionable with your spouse and watching something together as long as it doesn't cross your line and defile or offend your conscience. But yes, there are things we would draw the line at, and we can just tell hubby or wife we are sorry but we can't watch that, whatever it is, and either negotiate to find a more wholesome program/movie to watch together or suggest another activity, or just go do something else on your own. Once in a while I have sometimes just said to my husband, "oooo no, that's too nasty for me". And that's not at all in a way of condemning him, since I was once lost myself. If husband is a believer I think you can influence them for good them just by your decision alone to not watch something that is unseemly, but also you could even say something like, "you sure you want to watch that honey, it's awfully gruesome" or "not very wholesome" or whatever the case may be, but then leave it alone. A tactful reminder or nudge in the right direction now and then can be a helpful influence, since we are to be helpmeets (but not nagging or controlling). I don't think God ever intended for women to be 'Stepford wives'. If something husband is doing is making someone feel "yikes" then I think we should just go ahead and say "yikes, dear!"  And hopefully they will feel free to do the same for us. We dont' want any nasty stuff clinging to us. A little bit of bad language I can tolerate, but not if every second word is the "F" word. I get tired of that fast and have to amble away. And I can take a little bit of "biff-boom-bang" or shoot-em-up fighting, but not if it degenerates into senseless cruelty, torture or gore. Or if the whole atmosphere of a movie is dark, evil and depressing, I don't care for that either. Graphic sex scenes goes without saying. Don't like anything that feels like "new age" either. Anyway those are my thoughts and where I draw the line, some people might think I'm too lenient, others might think it's too strict. |
|
And hopefully they will feel free to do the same for us.