![]() These amusements cannot truly satisfy (Ecclesiastes 2:1). Non-Christians become addicted to entertainment such as movies, sports, and music because they do not have a purpose higher than to enjoy life before death. Will playing video games fit in with my life purpose? Paul wrote that in the final days people would be “…lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” (2 Timothy 3:4). When you play video games, is your mind focused on godly or secular things?Ĩ. Does it pass the test of Philippians 4:8? “Finally, 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” (Philippians 4:8). “Live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God” (1 Peter 4:2 see also Colossians 4:5, James 4:14, and 1 Peter 1:14-22).ħ. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is” (Ephesians 5:15-17). “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Spending hours at a time playing a video game can hardly be called a good use of time. Will playing video games redeem the time? You will give account for how you use your limited minutes. Christians have a greater motivation to live a set-apart life of self-control-eternal reward in heaven (1 Corinthians 9:25-27).Ħ. Paul compares the Christian life to an athlete disciplining his body so he may win the prize. There is no room in the Christian life for such things. Will playing video games exhibit self-control? Many people have said that video games can become an addiction or an obsession. Laziness and selfishness violate God’s purpose for us-to do good works to others (1 Corinthians 15:58 see also Galatians 6:9-10).ĥ. Will playing video games result in good works? “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 see also Titus 2:11-14 and 1 Peter 2:15). As Christians, our activities should bring glory to God (1 Corinthians 10:31) and help us to grow in the knowledge and grace of Christ.Ĥ. Does the video game glorify God? Some video games glorify violence, lewdness, and dumb decisions (e.g., “I’m out of the race, so I’ll just wreck my car”). “I delight to do Your will, O my God” (Psalm 40:8a see Hebrews 13:21).ģ. At first, His will seems impossible and too holy to be any fun, but God will give us the power to perform it and the desires to delight in it. They may not have had much of this world’s possessions, but God accomplished great works through them. Certainly, these saints faced difficulty from the world, their own flesh, and the devil. Reading biographies of history’s heroes such as Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, Corrie Ten Boom, and George Mueller will verify that. On the contrary, people who follow God’s will for their lives are the most joyful, adventurous people ever. They picture a monk in a lonely monastery or a resentful church janitor. Many people believe the will of God is boring and humiliating. Progressively, His desires for us become our deepest desires as well. ![]() God’s will transforms our will (Psalm 143:10). Because we have been saved from our selfish desires, we should surrender our will (Philippians 3:7-9). ![]() Will playing video games obey self-will or God’s will? God’s will for His children can be summed up in His greatest commandment: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Luke 10:27). Do we choose permissible over praiseworthy activities? When we have a choice between good, better, and best, we should choose the best (Galatians 5:13-17).Ģ. When God gives us relaxation time, we should find uplifting activities to enjoy. ‘Everything is permissible’-but not everything is constructive” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 Romans 14:19). Will playing video games build up your love for God, knowledge of Him, and ministry to others? “‘Everything is permissible’-but not everything is beneficial. Will video games edify or merely entertain me? To edify means to build up.
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