Last Friday's TERC started off at the proper time and after a wonderful time of praise and worship, it was time for the sharing of the word. Due to the fact that our predestined speaker was unavailable, we had to choose a new topic on the spot. Trust God to always come thru. He's most definitely an "on-time God." We spoke on the topic of “Entertainment and the modern day Christian” and it was such a blessing and challenging (but uplifting topic).
Does it matter what i watch on TV? Afterall, it's just entertainment...
Are there shows that we shouldn’t watch as Christians and do the contents matter as long as we didn’t act out what we saw? The simple answer to this is that we need guidelines to what we watch. A yardstick one could use is, if u could not imagine watching a show in the presence of Christ, then u're not supposed to be watching it at all. To further explain this we spoke of the popular show FRIENDS. “It is one thing to laugh along with cute chandler and funny Ross but their lifestyle of casual sex and immoral sense of humor is something we can’t ignore. In this present day and age, it is hard for Christians to try to find the right kind of entertainment. Although we love most of these shows, “it was time for a change and for us to stand out for Christ no matter what." Bible verses in support of this includes 1 Corinthians 8-end.
Our lifestyles are part of our testimonies and no matter what we said; if we didn’t “walk the talk” our testimonies may be rendered useless. Although a lot of Christians claim to be “strong” and impenetrable by issues of life, but when other “baby” Christians see us in places we ought not to be, they may be fooled into thinking that they also can be in the same situation and cause their own down fall. There are some things that are out of our control as Christians since we are living in a sin riddled world but of the things we can control, we had a responsibility to supervise.
Now, let's talk about movies and music…
Certain kinds of secular music have contents that are degrading, immoral and sinful. Let's not ignore the fact that music is such a vital and powerful tool. It has the power to influence life and because of this, we should ensure that we listen to music that strengthens us and draws us closer to God. Ephesians 5.19 tells us the type of music that should be found “within” a Christian.
Ultimately one thing we all can agree on is that we need God’s guidance, mercy and the holy spirit's conviction on this issue. Loving God with all our hearts is not enough but it is our duty to profess this love with our thoughts, speech and actions.
We will continue our discussion on Dressing and the modern day Christian… what we are supposed to wear(or not) and how it influences our Christian walk? We believe this topic is too important for us to brush past. We are trusting God to keep us and bring us all back next Friday, especially our brothers. We need everyone's input, backed with biblical references and personal experiences, on this topic.
Movies, Music and the Tube (Part I) [05.11.07]
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Amen!!!
Entertainment has been the most potent weapon of the enemy ever since Adam and Eve were created. I pray that God would in His infinite mercies awaken all Christians to this weapon of distraction and pollution. Amen!
I enjoyed that Friday's TERC meeting....arrrrrggghhh!!! Something burst through our spirits...it was not pre-meditated at all, not practiced...but the WORD was present...
Can't wait for tomorrow...
Praise God... defintely looking forward for our next meeting. Terc'ing has been on my mind all week!
Toyin
i loveeee the song 'i get on my knees', sooo cant wait to minister as a solo in church, woohoo! thanks thanks
Abeg make una update this blog jo ... and can someone pls send me the scriptures that were used on last weeks topic "Dating and Courting" and this week's own too "Submissiveness" ..
Thank you in advance
lolll...NB u were there today??? LOLLLL...hmmm...
Can't wait for the updates on "Dating and Courting." Today's topic on "Submissive" was quite...in-te-res-ting...I loved it. Learnt some good stuff...lol.
OK I promise to be there live and direct. It will be on at 11am my time, which I will take as an early lunch. Chei, it means I cant be there for more than one hr. The advantages and disadvantages of living in the US. In th US, you have to wake up early, but stay as long as you want. In europe, you are fully awake but either have too many meetings or whatever to keep you away. Im sad, I missed it all. Ok, I will try and see if I will come back to the US. I don tire for all this waka.
hey guys, it was my first time with the TERC crew and I must say I had a good time. I intend to be a regular because there is nothing more blessed than fellowshipping in God's presence.
well done guys!
God bless!
glad you were able to make it mimi... i was there but came in a little later and didnt want to interrupt the flow of conversation... glad you enjoyed it... and looking forward to the next time...
UpDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
update!
God bless you all. Thanks for Track 1. I'm just dancing at work!! Please, pretty please update! Remain blessed.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
I have always used the verse above as guide to such matters. If it is not lovely or admirable or praiseworthly or excellent before God and Christ Jesus then we should take a second thought. I don't think Jesus was watching obsenities in entertainment or condoning them... now lets fast track to the 21st century. It is the same.
p.s. i believe Ephesians 5:19 was referring to that music of our Spirit man to God in other words, praise and poems and psalms... well, basically, worship which is the response of our Spirit and it engages our emotions and thoughts too. It is not of the flesh.
Hi guys...
Now this sounds too good not to be part of... how do I go about meeting up...I know I call in but when? and how?
email me pls @ refined74@gmail.com
Thanks.
Hey Refine, its normally at 5am Eastern time - which is 10am British and Nigerian time.
I should have first asked where you are. Because continental europe is an hr in front, so some of us have to call in at 11am.
So when you call in the number on the page, you key in the access code, which then puts you through to the conference.
I hope this helps.
cool! thanks....see(hear) you on Friday...I am in the UK, so the time is just fine for me.
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