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That's what I'm screaming! The people saying these nutty things need to use their brains.

You've heard this sermon before:

"Some of these churches want to watch movies and television. My God! Why waste such time when you could be reading the Bible and memorizing the 12 disciples! Who can tell me their names?" It's an illogical method of attacking something they don't like.

If the message is "remember to keep God first," or to encourage people to "redeem their time" then go for it. But the former argument could apply to anything, and seems to suggest memorizing scripture is the goal, when really, keeping Jesus as our center of worship is the goal. I suspect getting the congregation to agree that watching movies/television is the goal when this is often said though.

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Who here would count it as a good thing if someone told you they prayed and read the bible nearly 24/7? Make no mistake. Such behavior is encouraged and if you answer yes to my question then you are one of the ones encouraging it.

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I just feel controlled by these type of messages and dont feel free to do what I want. Like I am not good enough. It is scary.

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If someone had chosen to devote their life to prayer and the Word, there would be absolutely NOTHING wrong with that, as long as they were single and didn't have familial obligations. It isn't for everybody, and I would consider that to be a special consecration not meant for all Christians.

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I can't wait until I can sin with a 68 camaro. I won't worship it, but I sure will enjoy driving it... and working on an engine where I recognize the parts...

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I've never heard it with the context of reading newspapers. I've always heard it in the context of listening to "worldy music," watching television, watching sports, etc... usually things the minister disapproves.

Regarding wanting people to read their Bible more... I just shake my head at that. It's a spirituality brownie badge. Show people the real Christ and watch them fall in love. And they just MIGHT increase their Bible reading, but that's not really the point.

BTW, I don't think they have "bad intentions" either. I think they have errored intentions.

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I'll sure enjoy driving my blue mini cooper with cream leather interior and white racing stripes. :D

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Not sure how you could do that and still live out Mt 28:19.

Hard to disciple others when you're shut-in the "temple" with your readings of the Word.

Some may have a special calling to study, but always in balance of how our lives should be lived. We are not called to isolation, We are called to GO.

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I think you are exaggerating or you just didn't understand what the preacher was saying :-)

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Yep, it's not for everybody but those that do it are better than the rest.................. SERIOUSLY??