Kimpap says:
"Amen! Too many sinful movies out there, especially Titanic!"
Matthew 4:1-11
Psalm 10:3-11
"For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and
forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life?
(Matthew 16:26)."
A lot of famous people get wealthy because of spiritual
corruption in their hearts. For those of you who may be fans of any
of these people, I am referring to their lifestyle, not so much
their art, unless their art condemns the living Christ.
Marilyn Manson gained popularity by being contraversial and
making audacious statements about Christianity and Christ. So did
Ozzie Osbourne. These people make millions of dollars from making
songs that glorify Satan. At one Marilyn Manson concert, the
musician tore up a bible and openly mocked and insulted Christians.
It may have been an act, but it offended me. You may argue that
it's his point to offend, but I don't think it's a valid point.
Marilyn Manson takes his stage act too far. He cuts
himself open on stage with a knife, and he doesn't stop being Manson
after the show is over. Call me what you want, but I think that
means he's got a lot of hurt and pain in his heart. He doesn't seem
very close to his emotions. That's not psychologically healthy. I
feel that he has sacrificed these things for money.
George Lucas, who will have someday made six of the most
popular science fiction movies of all time, sacrificed everything in
his life for the sake of producing those movies. He faced poverty,
theft and adverse weather conditions, and his obsession with making
the films cost him his marriage.
Everywhere I famous people gaining lots of money. At one
time I admired them, but as I delve deeper into their life stories,
they are not good role models. In Psalm 10, we see that those who
curse God's name are greedy. And truly, they get their money. But
this is because they have spiritually(though maybe not physically)
bowed down before Satan. Priding themselves in their `free speech,'
their hearts and souls are empty. If this is what it means to be `a
rock and roll rebel,' I do not think it is something to be admired.
Let's not forget the posthumous fame that Curt Cobain was not able to
enjoy.
Likewise, it is not good to create idols like George Lucas
did. George Lucas studied mythology extensively, only seeing the
story of Christ as a myth. So like in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, he had
itching ears and accumulated for himself teachers to suit his own
interests. It's sad and strange, but Star Wars is his true religion.
In a way, these examples all show how greed can hurt
people's lives and hearts. It shows you how people can gain the
whole world and yet forfeit their life. Maybe they do not forfeit
their physical life, but they do forfeit their spiritual lives,
their emotional health and their relationships.
So read about the lifestyles of the people you admire.
Make sure that it is acceptable in God's sight. Do not be enticed by
their sudden gains of wealth. Some may be receiving gifts from
Satan, and the gifts are empty.
Dear Father in heaven, it is easy to admire celebrities
with glamourous lifestyles. They seem to have so much. They seem to
have many friends and many nice expensive things. But Lord, please
do not let those people become our role models unless their lives are
truly acceptable in your sight. And above all, let us keep Christ as
our ultimate role model. Jesus is the only person on earth who had
no sin, so let us remember this and follow his example before all
others. I pray this in His holy name. Amen.