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There have been times, many, that the Lord has taken me to a movie, that promoted sin
K2CHRIST, are you sure you want me to believe that this statement of yours is real?....
That's not the Lord that I serve. Perhaps you didn't mean that statement the way it sounds. I know you went on and said more, I just scratched my head on that one.
Well your op is..."is it really evil" either way it's kind of like asking do things made by man(mankind) have some form of sin in them?I've played pretty much most of the resident evil games, which were a lot of fun.
But are those style of games considered sinful?
Actually that's not "accurate" when we do things that are "flesh minded" or "sin based" though God/Jesus may watch he is definitely "not in the room" because in those times are "minds" and "hearts" are not merged with God/Jesus though it is possible to still "tune into" the Holy spirit but you must have your "mind" and "heart" focused on God's word or things of God.I thought of that after posting, lol. We are in Christ, Christ is in us...literally. We are not alone and have never been alone. So would you sit down and play a game with Jesus in the room? That's just a wee bit scary...
Actually that's not "accurate" when we do things that are "flesh minded" or "sin based" though God/Jesus may watch he is definitely "not in the room" because in those times are "minds" and "hearts" are not merged with God/Jesus though it is possible to still "tune into" the Holy spirit but you must have your "mind" and "heart" focused on God's word or things of God.
For example I play Yugioh Gx usually when talking on these Christian sites(except on Sunday for a sabbath) and while I can still think on things of God my "mind" and "heart" are more prone to "prideful" or "lustful thoughts"(even yugioh gx sends me for a loop with the exaggerated female measurements and cute expressions if you know what I mean) but when I "pause" to answer a question pertaining to "God's word" I am more prone to "being led in spirit" to answer "truthfully" and "adequately" so there is I believe a degree of "interchanging" where while God/Jesus doesn't "forsake us" he is "present with us" according to our "minds and hearts".
I never was one to totally chew my food lol when I answer in the spirit it may be a very long post lol but, yes I agree he's definitely "watching".You said a mouthful there Brother and I agree with at least most of it...Some I still need to chew on, lol.
As you say, He prolly isn't in the room while we're doing worldly things...But He's certainly watching. That's about the same thing to me.
I never was one to totally chew my food lol when I answer in the spirit it may be a very long post lol but, yes I agree he's definitely "watching".
Yeah but actually it's "swype" if I "type fast" sometimes my words are automatically put or sometimes if I start a word like....Some of your post was hard to understand. I think auto correct messed it up some.
The title "Resident Evil" is itself simply a metaphor. The games are fairly standard trick-trap while fighting zombies fare. I played the first two incarnations and neither had the slightest affect on my belief in God.
Well that figures lol, it does seem a bit like a "bait" topic.This is the Questions for Christians forum and responses should be directed to the OP. If you wish to discuss the topic further, it is best to start a new thread in the appropriate forum.
Just so you all know, the original poster (OP) has not been seen online since February, 2017.
Someone that is baiting usually posts a thread and then sits back to watch the responses. This is not the case with this member. I don't think rpguy was trying to bait anyone. He responded to answers in this thread and has 41 previous posts. He just hasn't been active for some time. My point is, responding to the OP may not be very fruitful if he hasn't been around to read them. Although, he could still be reading without logging in.Well that figures lol, it does seem a bit like a "bait" topic.
Ok cool and I agree I try to be respectful but other Christian sites get me a bit riled or suspicious of others at times I have seen many trolls,like baiters, trouble stirrers, or closed minded people so I simply "keep an eye out" for possible trolls,I believe you to be sincere on the Op not being such an individual so I "retract" my previous post respectfully.Someone that is baiting usually posts a thread and then sits back to watch the responses. This is not the case with this member. I don't think rpguy was trying to bait anyone. He responded to answers in this thread and has 41 previous posts. He just hasn't been active for some time. My point is, responding to the OP may not be very fruitful if he hasn't been around to read them. Although, he could still be reading without logging in.
We need to be respectful of all members, Christian and non-Christian alike.
Its considered entertainment.I've played pretty much most of the resident evil games, which were a lot of fun.
But are those style of games considered sinful?
Its considered entertainment.
Do you think such play would cause you to do these things?
This is what makes a person unclean
But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”
Do we think such play would cause you to do these things? (murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander)
Well, that is the question, isn't it?
If someone, say a kid for instance, plays games where they spend hour upon hour playing a game where they kills others, would it increase the likely hood that they might someday decide to kill someone. And remember there is something about just saying raca.
Mat 5: 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Yeah - it seems perfect logical that there would be a greater chance that someone having played murderous games would indeed perhaps kill someone, and at least to the point of saying Race, or something to that effect in modern terms.
I think there could certainly be an increase in sexual immorality if we watch lots of sexual immorality on our televisions, computer screens, and in our movie theaters. In fact in our society today it is fairly hard to avoid seeing at least the implication of that.
I guess it doesn't mean a person would, but I would obviously expect that a kid who watch movies and game promoting all kinds of evil coming out of other people mouth could and probably would wind up with that on their heart.
So what do you do, and how do you know if it is effecting you?
Talk to the Lord and look for His voice. He said He stands at the door and knocks and if anyone hears His voice and opens the door He will come into them. And it is also written that the Word of God we preach can be found in our hearts and on our lips, and that is the Word of God we are preaching. (Rev 3:20, Rms 10)
It is foolish to not seek the Lord Jesus Christ and His counsel that we get from the Spirit of God speaking to our spirit! It's foolish to plays many of the games today, and watch most of the movies today without talking to Him! In fact, it is wise to take all thoughts captive to Him, which would include thoughts about what games to play and what movies to watch. And we shouldn't think leaning on our understanding is going to get it done. You are not God, and there is something written about our best works being like filthy rags to Him.
So if a person is thinking it is ok to play this game and go to that movie without seeking the Lord about those thoughts, they are making a mistake. And if you are thinking a person should not play that game or see that movie without seeking the Lord about those thoughts, you too are making a mistake. We make mistake by not believing in a Omni-present God who really wants to have a personal relationship with us and help guide us in this world.
I've played pretty much most of the resident evil games, which were a lot of fun.
But are those style of games considered sinful?