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Watching horror films is not sinful as such, but it can lead us into sinning. Fear is the most potent motivation to sin, to distrust God and to act against His will and commands. It pushes us to believe that we need other things apart from God for our protection.
The mysticism of the darkness in the spiritual realm can push us to rituals that go completely against God's will and design. That's because fear was not meant to be part of our way of life.
Movies are powerful media that convey messages at an interactive level so whatever we watch is more likely to stick. Sometimes the fear, sadness, joy or humor can stick longer than we want them to.
We cannot completely ignore the spiritual realm and how it interacts with our reality.
Eph 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Horror movies tend to give the enemy more credit than he deserves.
God has bigger plans for us than the fear that horror films and scary stories can instill in us, and they can only come to pass if we act in faith not fear.
I do not believe that horror movies are sinful, but they are dangerous and completely contrary to the abundant and fear-free life that God wants you to have.
Sure there might be a few demons out to haunt you and who want to kill your spirit and your future, but there is a God who is bigger than any of the forces of darkness. Instead of watching a horror movie that can cause you to doubt God, choose to watch an uplifting movie that will reinforce your hope and faith in him.
ChristianToday
Watching horror films is not sinful as such, but it can lead us into sinning. Fear is the most potent motivation to sin, to distrust God and to act against His will and commands. It pushes us to believe that we need other things apart from God for our protection.
The mysticism of the darkness in the spiritual realm can push us to rituals that go completely against God's will and design. That's because fear was not meant to be part of our way of life.
Movies are powerful media that convey messages at an interactive level so whatever we watch is more likely to stick. Sometimes the fear, sadness, joy or humor can stick longer than we want them to.
We cannot completely ignore the spiritual realm and how it interacts with our reality.
Eph 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Horror movies tend to give the enemy more credit than he deserves.
God has bigger plans for us than the fear that horror films and scary stories can instill in us, and they can only come to pass if we act in faith not fear.
I do not believe that horror movies are sinful, but they are dangerous and completely contrary to the abundant and fear-free life that God wants you to have.
Sure there might be a few demons out to haunt you and who want to kill your spirit and your future, but there is a God who is bigger than any of the forces of darkness. Instead of watching a horror movie that can cause you to doubt God, choose to watch an uplifting movie that will reinforce your hope and faith in him.
ChristianToday
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