The Test

The following is a kind of test I made a long time ago. It is a test to use before you choose a movie to watch, a book to read, or a game to play. I can't honestly say that I have always followed it and heeded the scriptures it cites, but I have tried.

The Test

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." I Corinthians 10:31

How can you know what a good or bad entertainment choice is? First, read these verses:

"Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good." Romans 12:9

"...hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil." I Thessalonians 5:21-22

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness..." Isaiah 5:20

Remind yourself that,

"I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes..." Psalm 101:3

Alright, now go through these two simple steps:

- Think on These Things -

The Bible tells us exactly the types of things we should dwell on as Christians:

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8

Ask yourself if what you are considering is:

True
Honest
Just
Pure
Lovely
Of Good Report (Admirable)
Virtuous
Praise (to God or Praiseworthy)

- The Fruits of the Spirit -

Look at the fruits of the Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are the things that those who have been born again will display in every aspect of their life. Memorize them, mark them in your Bible, or write them down: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22, 23).

Does what your considering reflect any of these? Are you displaying them when taking part in this activity?

Love
Joy
Peace
Longsuffering (Patience)
Gentleness
Goodness
Faith
Meekness
Temperance (Self-Control)

If you are honest with yourself, and God, it should not take long to know if whether the things you are dwelling upon are of the Lord, or of the Adversary.

God bless!

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