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Indiana jones screenit3/12/2023 That is not what Paul meant when he discussed endurance. They endure the narrow road, they just don't like it very much. They endure not getting to drink alcohol. They endure singing without the instrument. Many hold this attitude toward the commandments given by God in areas of worship and personal conduct. One definition of the word means - "to bear or tolerate." It is there and nothing can be done about it so you have to put up with it. It occurs to me that many folks are "enduring" sound doctrine.much like a sheep endures being shorn or cattle endure the branding iron. This very important word "endure" needs a true definition. The Bible clearly states - "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers" (2 Tim. Then, by depending on one another we can properly learn how to depend upon God. It is not because their ego demands such, but because we have been made to be a kind of people who depend on one another. People respond to positive reinforcement. 6:1-8), at the same time each of us need encouragement from brethren who watch our progress and support us when we lack the faith or courage to stand alone. Although Jesus taught that we are to seek only the Lord's approval (Matt. These young children were taught to bow, so the audience would remember to applaud. Secondly, we must see the necessity of encouragement. If we do not stand properly in the truth of the gospel, then our lives will not be sweet music to the Author of our salvation. Paul told the Christians in Corinth that they stood in the gospel of Christ (1 Cor. We must see the importance of these two principles in Christian living.įirst, we need to know where to stand and how to stand. There is something very significant here that needs application. They were taught these things before they even learned how to play. The instructor commented that as early as age 2, these young people were taught first the proper stance and second how to take a bow. They were dazzled by the ability of young Japanese musicians who were able to play the violin so well at a very young age. 2:5)Ī man and his wife sat charmed at a violin recital. “That your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” ~ (1 Cor. So don’t ever forget that a movie is just a movie, the media is not equipped with the truth, and the Word of God stands forever. These alone are meant to be the influencing factors for all cultures. I would add that the historical reality of the life of Jesus on this earth and the creation itself are also extant for our consideration. The only thing to be accepted or rejected with regard to religion lies between Genesis 1:1 and Revelation 22:21. But even if I did see them, I would not let bogus authority lead me down a path of doubt. I do not support controversial movies that attack Christianity and I will not pay one penny to view them. I watched The Passion of the Christ, but if I had never watched it I would still believe that Jesus died the cruelest of deaths for my sins. The real purpose of this article, however, is to encourage the reader not to let the media or the entertainment world have ANY influence on what is to be believed. But folks go to watch these movies for the thrill of anything that looks like rebellion. It is sad that many are willing to make big bucks by thriving on controversy. I also imagine that movies like The Da Vinci Code, anything directed by Michael Moore, and documentaries that attempt to discredit the true identity of Jesus make up for those who have let the cinema have a negative influence on their faith. Although this movie was both fiction and non-fiction in content, the scourging scene and the crucifixion help Christians recognize the torture that Jesus experienced for the salvation of mankind. I imagine the reason a majority said there was a movie which strengthened their faith is largely due to the movie, The Passion of the Christ. 81% of this group said the movie strengthened their faith, and about 14% said that it weakened their faith. Īccording to The Gallup Poll, May, 2006, more than one-fourth of movie-goers feel they have seen a movie that has had a profound effect on their religious beliefs. If you want to check the content of a movie to examine whether or not it is suitable for you and your children, I suggest looking at. While Spiderman, and Pirates of the Caribbean 3, and some of the other summer blockbusters might not be too bad, many of the mainstream movies today are nothing but filth. When I grew up, the mainstream, popular movies were E.T., The Stars Wars Trilogy, The Indiana Jones movies, and the like. What kind of influence does entertainment really have on our culture? It may be bigger than you think.
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