" we live in the world but were not of it."
What does that mean exactly? You may have heard many people in the church say this. What does that look like. were from this world so how can we live like were not from it?! God calls us to not be like the world. yeah well that was over 2,000 years ago so I'm sure things are a lot different now. Is it really different? If God does want us to live a life pleasing to Him. How might that look?
I don't know about you but I love movies! Especially action ones.
There's nothing wrong with watching movies, it all depends on what it is.
Whoa!!! Well that's the first time I watched the trailer since watching the movie. Why did I want to watch that?! Sorry. After that movie God asked us. Do you think you should watch this? No mercy, no respect or regard for life young and old. We threw all the movies we owned away.
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet form following evil.
Proverbs 4:23-27 NLT
Wow, to me it sounds like God is warning us. Doesn't it? He knows that our eyes can lead us somewhere that we shouldn't go. Just like sheep; Wherever their eyes look their whole body follows. As Christians we need to keep our eyes on Jesus.
What can help you with watching movies that are better for you ( and your family) is, look at the rating and read why its rated that way. If the rating doesn't really seem accurate ask friends what they thought about it if they watched it before you. Most importantly is ask Jesus what He thinks about it.
Dance to the music!
Music is always awesome. It can inspire and bring up deep emotions that you could never express in speech. Why do you think in musicals the characters would break out in song at their saddest and happiest times?
Talking about music here's a song I heard a lot when it was popular.
Yes. You wanna know where I heard this song? Children's birthday parties. I love dancing with the kids when there's a party but when that song came on I couldn't dance. How can you dance to a song explaining about lust and getting that quick fix. These girls sang along!!
As a woman of noble character you need to consider what music you have that is taking your focus away from pure things.
And now, dear brothers and sister, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable , and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8 NLT
It's okay to listen to Christian and non-christian music. Just as long as there singing about things that's honorable. But most of all ask Jesus about what He thinks.
It's all about the look
Clothes. If your someone who loves clothing your probably squealing with excitement at the word. Did you know God expects us to dress a certain way?
And I want woman to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes.
1 Timothy 2:9 NLT
This doesn't mean you have to wear sackcloth and keep your hair unkempt. God is simply saying. " Whats more important, flaunting what you have and getting men's attention or dressing with more of a purpose?"
When you wear less it can get awkward fast. Especially if your in a professional environment. Everyone would start thinking the same thing. When you listen to God's purpose for the way you should dress it can actually be fun and exciting . Take it from the Proverbs 31 woman!
She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Proverbs 31:22
What she wore didn't sound cheap! Purple and linen were very expensive fabrics only Kings, Queens and high ranking society wore. God is saying that as daughters of the king we should dress with a purpose. That purpose is to express that our focus is not on capturing the attention of men but to glorify our majesty The King and be able to serve Him in any and every situation!
So my fellow sisters in Christ. We need to help each other follow Jesus and strive forward to Him! We are here in the world but not from it any longer.
Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track.
Proverbs 3:6
This is what the Lord says-
your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;
"I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.
Isaiah 48:17
What an amazing exhortation for us as followers of Christ! Thanks for giving us this godly advice. . . we always need the reminder because it's so easy to get drawn into the way the world thinks since it satisfies our sin nature. Thanks, Anna! :)
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