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NASB | Matthew 13:34 ¶ All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak to them without a parable. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:34 ¶ All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables, and He said nothing to them without [using] a parable. |
Bible Question: Is "the Chronicles of narnia" and "the lord of the rings" evil? My opinion is that: even if they were written by Christians and communicate a good message, they're using portraying the bible with sorcery, which is against the bible. |
Bible Answer: Dear biblesearcher, Greetings in the name of Jesus! "All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables, and He did not speak to them without a parable." Matthew 13:34 NASB Parable - from Latin and Greek 'comparison' - a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle. M-W Dictionary. These two series were written to portray to children the battle between good and evil. They are both fantasy, but never show sorcery as good. In fact, even sorcery used for good purpose has consequences. I enjoy both of these, and my children do, too! To me (and my girls) the imagery leads to understand more about God, as well as dignity, honor, love, vision, purpose, responsibility and respect. These attributes are always lifted up as good, and temptation, greed, lust and deceit are always called evil. I think that we must be careful with ANY publication! I have read some recent 'Christian' novels that I thought were more dangerous than these two works of fiction. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |