Witchcraft is never okay, under any circumstances.
Neither is homosexuality or other abominations...
It's more than something "we read as sin." God wrote it as sin.
BTW, I'm pretty sure that dial-up is sin...
__________________ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Gal 5:13-15/ NKJV)
Perhaps you misunderstand the meaning of delight, as I am using it. I'm referencing taking pleasure in something God calls out as sin or abomination. It's scripture...
Is watching that Brokeback movie wrong if we watch it for something other than it's homosexuality? What about watching porn? Is it okay if we watch it as a study in human sexuality, rather than for cheap thrills?
While I understand your point, if you heard my daughter explain it, you'd understand. I'm just not able to convey it online as she does in person.
However, let's face it. We justify Bible stories being seen or read because we understand the context that it's done in. However....would you allow your son to watch the crucifixion story of just anyone being done for any reason? Probably not. I know I wouldn't.
But to put myself deeper while trying to explain myself, I like blood and gore, and watch those kinds of movies. I don't know why, but I just like those kinds. However, I don't have the urge to go out and commit blood and gore crimes or delight in that kind of stuff. I watch it merely for the enjoyment.
And......it's just a movie.
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Look, if you don't want to read HP, don't. If I had younger kids, I would probably not allow it.
LOL. Trust me, I understand the pagan origin of many traditions and common practices. It means nothing to this discussion.
If you have an issue with it because you enjoy the literary content, perhaps you should deal with God about it. I won't judge you. His Word will...
__________________ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Gal 5:13-15/ NKJV)
While I understand your point, if you heard my daughter explain it, you'd understand. I'm just not able to convey it online as she does in person.
However, let's face it. We justify Bible stories being seen or read because we understand the context that it's done in. However....would you allow your son to watch the crucifixion story of just anyone being done for any reason? Probably not. I know I wouldn't.
But to put myself deeper while trying to explain myself, I like blood and gore, and watch those kinds of movies. I don't know why, but I just like those kinds. However, I don't have the urge to go out and commit blood and gore crimes or delight in that kind of stuff. I watch it merely for the enjoyment.
And......it's just a movie.
But HO, the Bible discusses the issue of us enjoying those who practice sin - taking delight or pleasure in it. I used to watch slasher & gore movies as well, today I understand that doing so displeases God.
The principle is quite clear in NT scripture.
__________________ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Gal 5:13-15/ NKJV)
You are exactly right. I guess you better leave it between me and Him.
Sorry. I'm called to preach the Word. I have constantly relied on it in this discussion. When that is no longer allowed on this forum, I'll leave.
__________________ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Gal 5:13-15/ NKJV)
Porn is shown in some local college classes as study. Would that be okay with you to watch for study purposes only? After all, SOS is pretty graphic...
__________________ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! (Gal 5:13-15/ NKJV)
But HO, the Bible discusses the issue of us enjoying those who practice sin - taking delight or pleasure in it. I used to watch slasher & gore movies as well, today I understand that doing so displeases God.
The principle is quite clear in NT scripture.
I'm not able to make myself any clearer to you. It's just not possible in text, but what you are saying above doesn't apply to what I do or how I feel.
And I'm getting off this damnable dial up! My back is hurting and I've been here for hours with nothing accomplished!
I'm gonna send you a PM soon, but not today...LOL! Love you all lots!
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