With recent movies such as Son of God, Noah, and God's Not Dead, I wonder if box office sales have risen among members of the Christian faith.
Each of these films have received astounding reviews from both the 'Christian' and 'secular' critics for a variety of reasons; mostly due to misinterpretations of Scripture and superb productions by Christian motion pictures.
Consider this: are we seeking to 'Entertain Angels' or 'Entertain Christians'?
Are we seeking truth or seeking to be entertained?
Have Christians relented to pop theology in search of biblical accuracy through a masterpiece produced in Hollywood? If so, we are divulging ourselves in an ear tickling, adrenaline seeking production that often excuses biblical evidence leading to the truth.
Are we gauging these movies' success by the plot or box office sales?
If we are concerned with the 'Favorites' & 'Likes' our social media outlets acquire about a well produced film then we are falling short of the vision of such films. Rather than noticing the $ signs, we should engage culture with the relevance of truth where the plots of these movies were developed.
Are we more concerned with our comforts or others' destiny?
If our goal is to see a family-friendly motion picture to appease our own appetite for entertainment above the critical decision of someone's eternal destination, then we have become short-sighted to the mission given to us as believers; sharing a message of hope with eternal implications.
There are two moments in Scripture where heaven is seen celebrating events occurring on earth. There is more joy in heaven over one who repents than ninety-nine who need no repentance (Luke 15:7) and showing hospitality to strangers has led to entertaining angels (Heb 13:2). Neither moment occurs when we self-indulge in entertaining ourselves. The humility required to repent and serve others leads to a celebration of heavenly hosts.
Who are you more inclined to entertain: self or angels? To know the truth we must look beyond culture's attempt to share 'pop theology.' Engage culture with the self-evident truth of Jesus's identity and ongoing mission; GOD'S NOT DEAD. Trust God with others' eternal destiny knowing that repentance and obedience are the ingredients for 'entertaining angels' in heaven.
Have Christians relented to pop theology in search of biblical accuracy through a masterpiece produced in Hollywood? If so, we are divulging ourselves in an ear tickling, adrenaline seeking production that often excuses biblical evidence leading to the truth.
Are we gauging these movies' success by the plot or box office sales?
If we are concerned with the 'Favorites' & 'Likes' our social media outlets acquire about a well produced film then we are falling short of the vision of such films. Rather than noticing the $ signs, we should engage culture with the relevance of truth where the plots of these movies were developed.
Are we more concerned with our comforts or others' destiny?
If our goal is to see a family-friendly motion picture to appease our own appetite for entertainment above the critical decision of someone's eternal destination, then we have become short-sighted to the mission given to us as believers; sharing a message of hope with eternal implications.
There are two moments in Scripture where heaven is seen celebrating events occurring on earth. There is more joy in heaven over one who repents than ninety-nine who need no repentance (Luke 15:7) and showing hospitality to strangers has led to entertaining angels (Heb 13:2). Neither moment occurs when we self-indulge in entertaining ourselves. The humility required to repent and serve others leads to a celebration of heavenly hosts.
Who are you more inclined to entertain: self or angels? To know the truth we must look beyond culture's attempt to share 'pop theology.' Engage culture with the self-evident truth of Jesus's identity and ongoing mission; GOD'S NOT DEAD. Trust God with others' eternal destiny knowing that repentance and obedience are the ingredients for 'entertaining angels' in heaven.
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