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NASB | Philippians 4:8 ¶ 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:8 ¶ Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God's word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. |
Bible Question: I am grateful he is not abusive in other ways, but I also think that 6 or 7 hours playing a game is harmful. It takes away from time for God, time for me, time for our dog, etc. etc. I have no problem letting him have his own hobbies, but how is it healthy or glorifying God playing a computer game that takes him out of reality for HOURS??? |
Bible Answer: Hi Samantha, 2 Cor 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh (according to the ways of the flesh): 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; A computer game, which is really an indulgence into fantasy, certainly takes a person away from the actual living of life. Now, many of us have hobbies, I have a cactus garden that I've definately gone a little overboard on ;-), and in now requires me to spend an afternoon every couple of weeks on maintaining it. But this game, as you've described it, troubles me on several levels. For one thing, there is the time involvement. Considering that there is no actual accomplishement or personal growth that occurs through playing (at least frisbee oxygenates your body and tones your muscles), this is a lot of time to not be involved in our true calling. Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; We, as husbands, are to be serving our wives, and giving ourselves for them, doing those things that bring them closer to God. We are to serve all of the church, taking care of the needs of the saints. Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Imagine the benefit of 6 hours a day spent in prayer and Bible study? What will we reap from the mock wars of violent fantasy - or any pursuit in fantasy? As a man sows, he will reap. Eph 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Pray for him, that God will tear down the stronghold that has been built in your husband. Our weapons are mighty through God, and He is the One Who will bring liberation. I also will pray! Love in Christ, Mark |