Pure Mind For Him

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8

This is something that I've been talking about and have been angry about for many months. I have seen this invade churches, Christian school, and just a general mindset among Christians as is. The mindset is one of "since we have freedom in Christ, I am free to watch and listen to whatever I feel like, without reservations."

This is a completely wrong minded idea. Jesus did not die on the cross so that you can watch Saw II and listen to 50 Cent! Jesus did not suffer and bleed so that you can indulge yourself in all sorts of worldly trash! What is it that makes us rationalize and justify our sinful behaviors? I think it is pride and the desire to indulge one's self.

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to shed the garbage of the world. You cannot glorify God while watching Texas Chainsaw Massacre. You cannot exult in the Lord while listening to LL Cool J. Get the garbage out of your mind, out of your heart, and out of your life, brethren. Let us keep in mind always that whatever we do, we are to do as to the Lord.