Dealing with Judgemental Christians

[Shawb]

There was this person who came up to me and asked if I believed in Christ we were talking and he believed I was a bad Christian for liking fiction and video games. I’ve been in a funk about it for a few hours especially since it relates to my theme of OCD. I need some advice on how to get over it. I talked to people close to me about it who are also Christian and they assured me I did nothing wrong. I still feel terrible though

 

[Multifavs]

There is nothing wrong with liking fiction and video games (I like them too!) as long as they don't interfere with your relationship with God.

Something I have learned from being part of this Christian community is that there are some Christians who are judgmental and there are some Christians who think almost everything in this world is wrong/sinful. But there are also plenty of Christians who are not that way.

I say don't worry about one person's judgment; remember it is only his opinion anyway. Just continue to be yourself and enjoy your hobbies. Try to spend time around those who are not so judgmental. I hope this is of some help to you; God bless.

 

[Anthony2019]

You do not have to feel bad about yourself. See yourself the way God sees you.

You belong to Christ. Your faith in Him counts as righteousness (Romans 4:5). You are clothed with the garments of salvation and the robe of righteousness (Isaiah 61:9-11). You are adopted by the Father, you are His child and His heir (Romans 8:15-16). The angels of heaven are rejoicing over you (Luke 15:10). You are forever part of the family of God and nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:38-39).

 

[Shawb]

Thank you so much for your words. Praise be to God for people like you.

 

[bornagain98]

I love video games and fiction! I don't feel at all like they cause me to sin. Entertainment existed in Biblical times so I would assume if it was wrong that God would have warned about it.

There are some christians who feel convicted by enjoying those things, but they should not push a personal conviction on you. You are loved by Christ and you should not worry about a human's opinion when it is a FACT that God loves you. Prayers and love from your sister in Christ <3