No Entertainment for Christians?

[Junia]

From what I have seen this Andrew Tiner person should be someone you steer clear of.

Who is he? what church does he pastor? never heard of him until going on here

 

[Junia]

Same and it's quite similar to other matters like fashion. On my both arms I often wear several natural stone bracelets which I've collected in the last few years, often at church I tend to hide them inside my shirt or even not wearing them at all. Often crystals are associated with New Age stuff like crystal healing and mysticism, I regard them absolutely false and the bracelets just go well with my style. Some of my hobbies might also confuse others, like watching stand-up comedies, horror, heavy metal (both secular and Christian bands) and satire shows (for games I usually play very mild ones like Pokemon). While I'm okay with them, some of my more conservative friends, as well as my family and even myself think it would be quite problematic both for sharing my hobbies and wearing crystals at church. As for the verses you've mentioned, they're very useful in real life and I tend to not mention the 'edgier' side or wear stuff (like band merch, crystals and even clothes commonly associated with New Agers) since it would give wrong messages or even stumble others.

This makes sense to me. the issue is more about being a good steward of our time and also not causing a weaker brother to stumble.

Christian metal? I am not a massive metal fan but I love Whitecross!

 

[Junia]

yesterday I was told by a Jan Boshoff follower that all secular music is evil. well, i mostly listen to classical music. much of it sacred, eg Bach cantatas, Handel oratorios etc but also a lot of secular classical music and some operas (if lyrics and content wholesome) and she told me even classical instrumental mucsic is sinful if it secular. so Chopin nocturnes can land me in Hell?

 

[Junia]

I don't think what he said was that bad, but I also don't believe in not having any fun, at least fun that God would approve of. The thing is, I can't decide if my complete loss of interest in entertainment is from depression or conviction by the Holy Spirit, or both. Some of the things I used to like make me cringe now, or I have developed a severe apathy for.

LadyBug, sadly I am the other way. When i get depressed i tend to feel apathy for normal everyday activities but become obsessed with certain other activities like the internet, youtube. unfortuantely as i have CPTSD and other issues associated with it (anxiety, bpd, OCD, eating disorder) these things often make me worse. it can become another form of self harm fo rme. sorry, am blabbing on and totally missing the point here. sorry.