4 Mar 2017

Beauty vs. The Beast

by | posted in: Uncategorized | 32,904

It is amazing the posts on my news feed over the hoopla concerning another Disney movie. First Disney has been headed down this road for a while, and we need to quit being surprised. Next, this topic brings up some real discussions, we as Christians need to have. The world sees the hypocrisy in our actions. But this is what happens when we run around telling people “we don’t need to worry about all that theology stuff, we just need to let people know Jesus loves them”. We end up not having any answers or giving poor, if not just wrong, answers to the world’s questions.

So what is the question of the day? It is this… why would Christians boycott Beauty and the Beast when it goes against their values, yet continue to see movies that involve all kinds of other sins; murder, bad language, sex, and more? This is a valid question. And this is how the world sees the argument.

Let’s look at where we agree. I remember when another movie debuted. It was called Magic Mike. This movie did not get the scorn you would expect from the Christians. Instead Facebook news feeds were filled with ladies talking about going to see this movie. These same ladies were posting bible verses the day before. The same argument above works here. Why would you call down condemnation on men for going to the strip club but then justify going to a movie which involved men stripping? I suppose you just use the Playboy argument, “it had a good story”.

The real question being ask is this, why do you justify one sin and condemn another? There is a tendency we have to avoid our own failings and point out the sin in others. This is the meaning of judge not lest ye be judged. Not that we should never judge but that we when we judge we should judge rightly because the same standards will be applied to us. So if we are to boycott a movie like Beauty and the Beast then we should also boycott Magic Mike.

So why don’t we just boycott all movies that contain any sin? There are always distinctions to be made and the distinction is this; both Beauty and the Beast and Magic Mike glorify sin. If a movie contains a murder, it is typically understood that it is wrong and justice is sought by searching for the guilty party, arresting them, and putting them on trial. The fact that a movie contains sin is not a reason not to watch it. The question should be what does the movie say about that sin? The question is not how many cuss words are used. It doesn’t matter if it is 3, 7, or 24, but what is the world view being promoted. Truth is that Christians should probably quit watching most of what is on television and in movies, and read a book. If you need a reference let me know, there is one that has been around a while.

We need to learn to define our worldview and what is important. Christians need to stop defining their worldview based on their own personal preferences. This is what makes it hard to answer the world’s questions. This is how we are hypocritical. We need to learn to rightly define our own sin, as well as sin in general. It is time we take self evaluations and honestly review our own lives. What we watch, what we wear, how we speak and how we spend our time.

Sin is sin is sin. We need to call sin what it is. Truthfully, Christians need to quit justifying their sin and the world needs to quit glorifying their sin. We need to learn that not agreeing is not hate. Truth is true regardless of our emotional reaction. Truth may elicit emotions but they don’t define it. Because I call what you enjoy sin does not mean I hate you. I understand the struggle because I struggle myself. Our sins are different and the same. But sin is sin and we must bring light to the darkness. It is the beast that separates us from our creator but if we turn from it he will redeem us and therein lies true beauty.

32904 Responses

  2. asupan bokep
    | Reply

    I seriously love your site.. Very nice colors
    & theme. Did you build this website yourself?

    Please reply back as I’m hoping to create my own site
    and want to find out where you got this from or what the
    theme is called. Kudos!

  3. dewabet
    | Reply

    It’s hard to find well-informed people in this particular topic,
    but you seem like you know what you’re talking about!
    Thanks

  5. Casino bonus
    | Reply

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a article writer for your weblog.

    You have some really good articles and I feel I would
    be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to
    mine. Please blast me an e-mail if interested. Thank you!

  7. cash for strips
    | Reply

    It’s really a great and helpful piece of information. I’m happy that you just shared this useful info with us.
    Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  8. porn blonde
    | Reply

    Its such as you learn my mind! You appear to know
    a lot about this, such as you wrote the book in it or something.
    I believe that you simply could do with some percent to force
    the message home a little bit, but instead of that, that is fantastic blog.

    A fantastic read. I will certainly be back.

  9. bokep indonesia
    | Reply

    Aw, this was an exceptionally good post. Spending some time and actual effort to produce a top notch
    article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a
    lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.

  11. read more
    | Reply

    Hello! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog.
    Is it hard to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but
    I can figure things out pretty quick. I’m thinking about making my own but I’m not sure
    where to begin. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
    Thanks

  14. mature porn
    | Reply

    Do you mind if I quote a few of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your weblog?
    My blog site is in the exact same area of interest as yours and my users would
    really benefit from a lot of the information you provide here.

    Please let me know if this okay with you. Thank you!

    Also visit my page :: mature porn

  17. find out here now
    | Reply

    I believe this is one of the so much significant information for
    me. And i’m glad studying your article. However should commentary on some general issues, The website style is wonderful,
    the articles is in point of fact great : D. Good task, cheers

  18. child porn
    | Reply

    Undeniably believe that which you said. Your favorite justification seemed to be on the internet the simplest thing to be aware of.

    I say to you, I certainly get annoyed while people consider worries that they
    plainly don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out
    the whole thing without having side-effects ,
    people could take a signal. Will likely be back
    to get more. Thanks

  19. website translate
    | Reply

    hello!,I love your writing so so much! share we communicate more
    about your article on AOL? I require an expert on this space to solve
    my problem. Maybe that’s you! Having a look forward
    to look you.

  20. next page
    | Reply

    I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this
    post was great. I do not know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  22. Casino bonus
    | Reply

    Hello my loved one! I want to say that this article is amazing, great written and come with approximately all
    important infos. I’d like to peer more posts like this .

  23. トヨタイムズ電気自動車
    | Reply

    フリン米大統領補佐官が辞任 後任は不倫（フリン）問題で執行猶予中のあの人？
    「謎を呼ぶビール瓶次々 戦時中、極秘レーダー基地 長崎の普賢岳山頂に」『西日本新聞』2017年1月14日。太田一也「雲仙火山の温泉とその地学的背景」『日本地熱学会誌』第28巻第4号、日本地熱学会、2006年10月、337-346頁、ISSN 03886735。雲仙温泉観光協会.

  25. adscuan.com
    | Reply

    whoah this blog is excellent i love studying your articles.
    Keep up the good work! You understand, a lot of people are searching around for this
    information, you can aid them greatly.

  27. ノバスコシア州
    | Reply

    “日立に支払い命令 違法な退職勧奨 横浜地裁”.

    2008年（平成20年）11月1日：琉球新報社と業務提携を結び、日本の全国紙として初めて沖縄県で現地印刷を開始。毎日新聞社 (2019年3月19日).
    2019年3月19日閲覧。読売新聞社 (2019年2月3日).
    2019年2月7日閲覧。青木鎌太郎『中京財界五十年』中部経済新聞社、1951年。 『矢作水力株式会社十年史』2-3・

  28. 日本一大きい証券会社は
    | Reply

    光墨祥吾、西崎啓太朗、日比野容子「京アニ事件、○○被告が起訴内容認める 弁護側は責任能力を争う方針」『朝日新聞デジタル』朝日新聞東京本社、2023年9月5日。女子の体操選手シリーズ 床の演技の途中、アクシデントに見舞われるも笑顔で会場を去る旧ソ連オクサナ・

  29. サンタンデール 株価
    | Reply

    鬼殺隊にとって百年ぶりの上弦の鬼の打倒に、病身の耀哉は歓喜する。 しかしそんな彼らにも、鬼の探索の手が迫ってきていた。無惨は上弦の五鬼を集め、次の作戦を指示する。無惨は産屋敷邸を突き止め、耀哉の命を奪うべく、深夜に来訪する。 やがて開かれた柱合会議にで、おそらく鬼たちは禰豆子を狙うために本拠地に集結していること、かつて無惨をあと一歩のところまで追い詰めた剣士たちには、ことごとく鬼の文様に似た「痣」が現れていたと産屋敷耀哉の妻・

  30. tấm compact
    | Reply

    Hi there very nice web site!! Guy .. Excellent ..
    Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the
    feeds additionally? I am satisfied to find so many useful information here within the publish, we’d like work out extra techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing.
    . . . . .

  31. 掲示板レイド
    | Reply

    It is in point of fact a great and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you shared this useful information with us.
    Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  33. xnxx
    | Reply

    Amazing things here. I’m very satisfied to look your post.
    Thank you a lot and I am having a look forward to contact you.
    Will you please drop me a e-mail?

  34. numbnuts
    | Reply

    I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills and also
    with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify
    it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice quality writing, it
    is rare to see a great blog like this one these days.

  35. asiagaming.free.site.pro
    | Reply

    Fantastic Post Reflection
    Remarkable , what a compelling article ! I really enjoyed reading your
    analysis on this issue.
    As a person who has been following your digital
    platform for a period of time , I must say that this
    is alongside your greatest eloquently crafted and
    engaging writings yet .
    The manner you interlaced various
    lenses and research evidence was really remarkable . I found myself nodding as I digested due to the fact that your arguments
    solely appeared to advance astonishingly naturally .

    my web blog – bk8 slot online (asiagaming.free.site.pro)

  37. thietkeinanbanghieu.com
    | Reply

    You’re so interesting! I don’t think I have read anything
    like this before. So good to find another person with some
    unique thoughts on this subject matter. Seriously..
    thanks for starting this up. This web site is something that is needed on the
    internet, someone with a bit of originality!

  38. Website
    | Reply

    Howdy! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok.
    I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

  40. Source
    | Reply

    Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something.
    I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message
    home a little bit, but instead of that, this is magnificent
    blog. An excellent read. I’ll definitely be back.

  42. child porn
    | Reply

    Thank you for the good writeup. It actually used to be a
    enjoyment account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable
    from you! However, how can we communicate?

  43. bảng hiệu alu
    | Reply

    Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire
    in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll
    be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently fast.

  44. Source
    | Reply

    My family every time say that I am wasting my time here
    at web, but I know I am getting familiarity everyday by reading thes nice content.

  45. www.webwiki.nl
    | Reply

    ความชื่นชอบ ในการ ทำ “หวยลาว” เป็นหนึ่งในกิจกรรมยอดนิยมในประเทศไทย โดยผู้คนจำนวนมากมักจะ หลงไหล ในการ พนัน
    ด้วยความหวังที่จะได้รับ ความโชคดี และเปลี่ยนแปลง ชีวิตของตนเอง

    “หวยลาว” เป็นการ เสี่ยง ที่ถูกกฎหมายในประเทศลาว และได้รับ ความปรารถนา อย่างมากในหมู่
    คนในประเทศไทย โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในช่วงเทศกาลสำคัญ ๆ เช่น วันสงกรานต์
    วันขึ้นปีใหม่ และช่วงก่อนการออกรางวัลใหญ่ของ”หวยลาว” ผู้คนจะ ต่างพนัน เพื่อลุ้นรับ ความมั่งคั่ง
    ที่จะ ปรับปรุงให้ดีขึ้น ชีวิตของพวกเขา

    อย่างไรก็ตาม การ พนัน “หวยลาว” ก็ไม่ปราศจากปัญหา เนื่องจากบางคนอาจ ต้องการ การพนันและใช้เงินมากเกินไป ส่งผลให้เกิด ผลกระทบทางลบ
    นอกจากนี้ การ เสี่ยง “หวยลาว” ยังอาจเป็นช่องทางให้คนบางกลุ่ม หาผลประโยชน์ โดยมิชอบ ด้วยการ ฉ้อโกง
    รางวัลของผู้ชนะ

    แม้ว่าการ พนัน “หวยลาว” จะเป็นกิจกรรมที่ถูกกฎหมายและ
    เป็นที่ชื่นชอบ
    ในหมู่ ผู้คนในไทย แต่ควรมีการ ปกป้อง อย่างใกล้ชิดเพื่อ ลบล้าง
    ปัญหาที่อาจ ตามหลัง ทั้งนี้ เพื่อให้การ เสี่ยง “หวยลาว” เป็นเพียงการ ลุ้นรับโชค เท่านั้น และ
    ไม่ก่อให้เกิดผลเสีย
    ต่อ ครอบครัว ของ ผู้พนัน

    Check out my web blog … คาสิโนออนไลน์ เล่นง่าย ได้เงินจริง (http://www.webwiki.nl)

  46. Top_Call_1402
    | Reply

    I don’t know whether it’s just me or if everyone else encountering problems with your site.
    It seems like some of the text on your posts are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and
    let me know if this is happening to them too? This might be a issue with my browser because
    I’ve had this happen previously. Cheers

  47. Top_Call_1402
    | Reply

    Thanks , I’ve just been looking for information approximately this topic for a while and yours is the
    best I have discovered so far. However, what about
    the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *