Ten Reasons Why I Will Not...

[LadyEagle]

...it must be a matter of faith between you and the Lord. And I say we should respect the decisions of those who choose not to participate in certain things because they do not have the faith that it would be right to do that thing.

Or vice versa.

Amen?

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone?

 

[Karen]

Originally posted by KeeperOfMyHome:
We must all carefully consider what consequences our lives will have upon another. Whether it is meat, wine, esteeming one day holier than another, or going/not going to the theater, it must be a matter of faith between you and the Lord. And I say we should respect the decisions of those who choose not to participate in certain things because they do not have the faith that it would be right to do that thing...........

Dear Keeper,
Well-put. Application problems arise for me sometimes because there is almost nothing I do that SOME Christian somewhere doesn't disapprove of. And sometimes we use the weaker brethren idea when the objecting person isn't weaker at all.
In addition, it often as in this thread goes beyond wrongdoing to being in a place where you could theoretically do wrong. That is any place, really. Should I stay out of Walmart because someone thinks I might have gone there to buy alcohol?

Once again, today, I parked in front of the liquor store. I was in a great hurry to run an errand for my husband, and parking was tight in front of the UPS store. Honestly, if a person is going to wonder and think my testimony is hurt, that person might not be happy with me, no matter what.

Karen

 

[Johnv]

Originally posted by KeeperOfMyHome:
... And I say we should respect the decisions of those who choose not to participate in certain things because they do not have the faith that it would be right to do that thing.

Most certainly, just like my decision to subscribe to cable instead of satellite. Satellite would be the wrong decision for me. But for me to tell everyone on the board that satellite is evil, well, that's plain legalistic, judgemental, and wrong. If a person chooses to abstain from movies, that's within that person's right. But to tell the rest of us that attendint movies is evil for all, that's inappropriate for the Christian. Same with headcovering, eating kosher food, alcohol consumption, version use, or choosing which day in a week to rest.

 

[KeeperOfMyHome]

In all honesty, Johnv, I did not see anyone in this thread saying "NOBODY should go see this movie!" What I saw was somebody sharing some reasons why they wouldn't, or couldn't with a good conscience, go see the movie.

The reason I wrote what I did is that someone shared the reasons they could not enter a theater and that person, I felt, was being chided for his personal convictions. I do not believe he was trying to push that off on anyone else.

Julia

 

[Johnv]

The assertion by another poster was that going to the movies (any movie) can destroy a testimony with a sinner.

If the implication was that such might be the case for some, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.

 

[KeeperOfMyHome]

Originally posted by Johnv:
The assertion by another poster was that going to the movies (any movie) can destroy a testimony with a sinner.

If the implication was that such might be the case for some, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.

The poster wrote:

Even if I thought that is okay to go to the movies,

So the poster thinks that going to the movies isn't the wisest idea for a Christian? I don't really see him trying to force his beliefs on anyone else. He is just stating what he believes.

He goes on to say:

I would not do so because it could very easily destroy a testimony that I have with some sinner, they don't know what movie I'm going to

Notice that he places the emphasis on himself and not others. He isn't saying the same is or isn't true for other believers, but only for himself. He is taking it upon himself to not offend the conscience of another.

Again, this is why I through my $.02 into the conversation. Everyone seemed to jump on his case for simply stating what he believes. I didn't seem this as trying to condemn all who might attend movies.

So, you're right. We shouldn't be having ths conversation.

Julia

 

[Scott J]

Originally posted by Don:
The analogies y'all have posted are NOT correct, either.

I think they are.

Jesus did not go to the sinners to become like them;

Nor am I going to go to "The Passion" and become a Catholic or to assimilate with some ecumenical idiocy.

He went to the sinners to save them.

That was my stated reason for maybe going.

He did not do as they did; He convicted them to do differently.

The young man I am referring to is lost. He lives with a girl he is not married to. He openly relishes in other sins as well.

I do not go to a movie I know is incorrect in order to win someone to the Lord.

I am not asking you to nor am I asking your permission. I am simply stating my reasoning for others to consider.

I sit that person down and ask, "What did the movie tell you? Well, let's see what the Bible actually says about that."

Please pray that whatever I do about this film, God will grant me this opportunitiy with Ricky.

 

[Don]

Originally posted by Scott J:

Originally posted by Don:
The analogies y'all have posted are NOT correct, either. I think they are.

NO analogy is correct. There's always some difference. My use of the phrase "dog poop" was perhaps too strong; I could have used "acid" or "cat guts", and the analogy would be just as valid as the ones you posted.

Jesus did not go to the sinners to become like them; Nor am I going to go to "The Passion" and become a Catholic or to assimilate with some ecumenical idiocy. He went to the sinners to save them. That was my stated reason for maybe going.

He went to the sinners, not to their parties, not to their get-togethers. He had dinner with them; but He didn't participate in their affairs or sinful ways.

He did not do as they did; He convicted them to do differently. The young man I am referring to is lost. He lives with a girl he is not married to. He openly relishes in other sins as well.

And this contradicts my statement "Jesus did not do as they did"? I understand that you're going to the young man, especially after he approached you.

I do not go to a movie I know is incorrect in order to win someone to the Lord. I am not asking you to nor am I asking your permission. I am simply stating my reasoning for others to consider.

I. I didn't forbid you from anything, or tell you to do anything. I'm offering my viewpoint on why I don't think your reason for going to see the movie is valid.

I sit that person down and ask, "What did the movie tell you? Well, let's see what the Bible actually says about that." Please pray that whatever I do about this film, God will grant me this opportunitiy with Ricky.

Oh, yes, definitely. I'm praying hard that God uses you ('cause I really do like you, Scott).

 

[Plain Old Bill]

I personnaly would like to know how many sides there are to this issue so that I cane come down pro and con on all sides.
Yours,
John KERRY

 

[C.S. Murphy]

Originally posted by Plain Old Bill:
Yours,
John KERRY

Are you the democratic candidate?

Murph

 

[tinytim]

If my testimony was so weak that people had to wonder what kind of movie I went to see, then I'd have more problems than not seeing movies.

Your testimony is not built by what you avoid, but what you do.
No one can see what you don't do.
They can only see what you do do.

If you are living a constant life of sharing Christ, reading the Bible, praying, and taking every oppurtunity to win a soul, then people will not have to wonder, "I saw him go into Marqee theater, I wonder if he went to see a sinful movie" , they will know you didn't.

That is, as long as you have a strong testimony.
Compromiseing Christians are the ones that need legalistic rules to keep THEM straight.

Spiritual Christians just need the Holy Spirit to guide them from the Holy Book. They don't need a legalistic preacher with all the "shalt nots"

 

[Frogman]

Your testimony is not built by what you avoid, but what you do. No one can see what you don't do.
They can only see what you do do.

OOOH, I so much want to put this on the humorous quotes thread...can I, huh, huh, huh?

This is a very profound statement, I assume it is original and not an ancient Chinese proverb?

See how he makes a direct statement, but this statement is directly tied back and supported by itself....man o man o man.

I love this kind of thinking

God Bless Brother

 

[Kidz-4-HIM]

Originally posted by tinytim:
If my testimony was so weak that people had to wonder what kind of movie I went to see, then I'd have more problems than not seeing movies.

Your testimony is not built by what you avoid, but what you do.
No one can see what you don't do.
They can only see what you do do.

If you are living a constant life of sharing Christ, reading the Bible, praying, and taking every oppurtunity to win a soul, then people will not have to wonder, "I saw him go into Marqee theater, I wonder if he went to see a sinful movie" , they will know you didn't.

That is, as long as you have a strong testimony.
Compromiseing Christians are the ones that need legalistic rules to keep THEM straight.

Spiritual Christians just need the Holy Spirit to guide them from the Holy Book. They don't need a legalistic preacher with all the "shalt nots"

man ain't that somthin' I guess I can go to the bar and the strip joints now (as long as I have a 'good testimony' to 'witness to the drunks and stripers. RIGHT TIM???

 

[Frogman]

What he said is that if you do as you should do you will avoid what you should avoid, he just said it in his WV way

God Bless Bro. Tim, had to throw that in thar' for my sister has been stolen by your beautiful state and I only get to see her 1 or 2x a year and her kids and they are not KYians no more

But I do see exactly what your post states and agreee

 

[uhdum]

Originally posted by Kidz-4-HIM:
man ain't that somthin' I guess I can go to the bar and the strip joints now (as long as I have a 'good testimony' to 'witness to the drunks and stripers. RIGHT TIM???

Wow, what a totally different example, yet you are attempting to use it to justify your claim. You know good and well they are not the same as going to a movie theater If it is your conviction that one should not go to a movie
theater, then by all means, do not go. But don't judge someone else's walk with God by whether they go or don't go. You have no scriptural support for it at all.

God bless

 

[tinytim]

Originally posted by Frogman:
Your testimony is not built by what you avoid, but what you do. No one can see what you don't do.
They can only see what you do do.

OOOH, I so much want to put this on the humorous quotes thread...can I, huh, huh, huh?

This is a very profound statement, I assume it is original and not an ancient Chinese proverb?

See how he makes a direct statement, but this statement is directly tied back and supported by itself....man o man o man.

I love this kind of thinking

God Bless Brother

Frogman, you may do with it as you want. But I get the millions it may make

Anyway, James puts it better. "faith without works is dead"

 

[tinytim]

k4h, No, I'm not saying to go to bars and strip clubs to witness.

But follow along carefully, If for some reason you see me & my family coming out of the Marque Theatre's parking lot in South Charleston, or for that matter you see me go in the main doors.
And you know that i am a Christian that lets my light shine and loves to witness. You should assume that i won't be seeing a filthy movie,but one that is family oriented like a cartoon or so.
To judge me without all the facts is a sin.

But... If you saw me come out of the room a filthy movie was playing then ....POOF... there went my testimony.
You see you would have saw me do something that I did do. (no laughing froggy!!!)

BTW, what do IFBs in the Charleston area think about The Passion? Are you just against it personally or do most IFBs in Charleston hate it?

 

[Frogman]

BTW, what do IFBs in the Charleston area think about The Passion? Are you just against it personally or do most IFBs in Charleston hate it?

Wait a minute here!!!!!!!

Are you trying to get back on topic????

Bro.Dallas

 

[onestand]

K4H...in regards to the reasons you won't see the passion...umm hahaha okay, whatever to each I suppose.

As for the testimony vs. going to a movie? How can you justify going to a walmart, grocery store, convenience store, where they sell cigs and in some states even beer and since (of course for those who believe it's wrong to drink) your testimony is so important perhaps some non christians think your buying something you normally wouldn't buy.

Honestly, the "someone might see me go into the movie and think I'm watching something bad" theory is so old and really is hilarious to me.

 

[SoBlest]

Originally posted by onestand:

Honestly, the "someone might see me go into the movie and think I'm watching something bad" theory is so old and really is hilarious to me.

Think I'd have to agree with you here. When everything from Mickey Mouse to XXX is available at the touch of a TV remote, I just don't think this argument holds up anymore. Not that there's much worth seeing in either the theatres or on TV, but that's another story.