Proverbs 28:4
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”
Entertainment Shock
The entertainment world is a never-ending circus display of freaks and oddities. Normal is never good, only what is abnormal and shocking. The more outrageous, the likely it is to get ratings.
At the time of this writing, several female entertainers have been competing with each other over how far one can go without going too far. Long gone are the simple, clean-cut days of Elvis’ gyrating hips and the mini-skirts of the 60’s. We are even beyond the days of “wardrobe malfunctions.” Today is the day of full nudity, graphic sex, and animalistic behavior – at music concerts!
How could things have come this far? Why aren’t people like Miley Cyrus , Lady Ga Ga, and Madonna arrested for public indecency? It is because their fans have long forsaken the law of God and have learned to praise what is wicked. The critics are only critical of those who “contend” with them.
Constant Contending
Those who stand in opposition to the wicked in a society that praises vulgarity, violence, and vice will always find themselves in conflict. The mom that opposes sex education for her young child will always be considered the enemy of “good.” The dad that tries to prevent his daughter from leaving the house looking like prostitute will always be considered a prude. It never ends.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” – 1 Peter 3:15-17 NIV
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November 16th, 2013 at 7:02 am
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November 17th, 2013 at 10:20 am
God’s Word is True …every word …he says it, so be it! We live in hard times ….need to apply His Truths!
November 17th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Amen!
November 18th, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Keep up the Good Work!!!
November 18th, 2013 at 5:53 pm
We have escaped the pollutions of the world through salvation that is in Christ Jesus. I am amazed and appalled at the indecency and immorality that assaults us in mundane places like the doctor’s office, the doctor talking about a television program, or listening to the radio, the AM dial for the traffic report, weather and news, and being assaulted by more disgusting information; I turned off the station and turned the Bible CD back on. It never stops. I am reminded though of what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians, he said that we would have to go out of the world to get away from evil doers. It is so important that we stay true to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, hold fast to His Word, and reject every form of evil. Equally important is that we share the gospel with the lost. God bless you:)
November 18th, 2013 at 5:56 pm
Thank you, Eliza. I will stay true, but all prayers are appreciated.
August 13th, 2014 at 7:44 am
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