"It's a fight that drives them not to argue mindlessly on social media but to let holiness guide every single decision of life, providing the world with both an example and answer for their faith."
As I sat here reading comments of the "50 Shades of Grey", I felt awfully sad for the ones who read that book or seen / tend to see the movie. Worse, is that some people do not realized how damaging this is for them as it indirect affect their mind, marriage and indirectly create expectation for their current/future spouse. I myself, do not indeed to watch or read the book as I know my limits and I would not want to give in to lust.
- Phylicia Delta -
As I sat here reading comments of the "50 Shades of Grey", I felt awfully sad for the ones who read that book or seen / tend to see the movie. Worse, is that some people do not realized how damaging this is for them as it indirect affect their mind, marriage and indirectly create expectation for their current/future spouse. I myself, do not indeed to watch or read the book as I know my limits and I would not want to give in to lust.
"We
weigh our entertainment against the Word of God, and anything that is promoting
an immoral or sinful story line, we stay away"
Unfortunately
for some of the people, they couldn't seem to realize this and this results in
giving way to their lust. Yes I agree sex in a marriage (under God's blessing)
is good, lust is not. The
director is smart enough to promote it as a Valentine's movie. Everyone has the
wrong understanding that it is a "sexy and romantic" love story. In
fact, romance is glaringly absent in this whole plot of this movie. Love
doesn't even have a cameo role in this plot.
From the
feedback that I've read so far from various authors, this movie was about a
rich, handsome, experienced man uses his power to seduce and manipulate a
young, innocent student (Anastasia Steele, 21 years old) into doing a lot of
things which are extremely uncomfortable for her. They are not equal, they are
not partners. In fact, there are no "they" in this story line.
Rather,
it was a movie about a narcissistic man's controlling and violent sexual
desires and his sense of entitlement to use and abuse a vulnerable young
woman's body and mind as tools for his ow gratification. It's all about his needs, coupled with the arrogant
expectation that she should comply, regardless of her discomfort, to please him.
The
thought of it make me sick as many ladies/women couldn't see how damaging how
this movie is. With this said, how would boys/men suppose to see it?
I read an article
written by BonBonBreak.com named "A Letter to My Children about Fifty
Shades of Grey" and this was what she wrote:-
Please,
my daughters, don’t allow this romanticizing of sexual domestic abuse fool you
into believing that you should ever allow yourself to be treated like Anastasia
Steele. Please, my son, don’t watch this one day and believe that it’s ever
okay to intimidate, manipulate or disrespect a woman like the ‘hero,’ Christian
Grey. Nobody, male or female, wants or deserves to be disrespected, manipulated
or violated against his or her wishes.
“I have a feeling that you did not read any of the books. While I agree with some of what you are saying, you also have to have read the book to fully understand the truth of their thoughts and desires. She may have been uncomfortable with certain things, she was also curious and WANTED to try new things. While he behaviors are borderline criminal, so were the situations and self-destructive behaviors that SHE exhibited that he was trying to protect her from. Your reaction to the movie (which cannot ever fully communicate as well as a book), is your valid opinion, but is also vastly prejudiced. While the books are not for everyone, I feel that this watered down synopsis is unfair.”
“Yes the books are sexually intense but as many pointed out it is in fact fiction. And for the most part function as its best. Anne Rice an author from generations, before I was born wrote books more in depth, more visual, and much more "abusive" than 50 could have ever invested on creating. It is an incredible set of books, takes you out of reality and brings a different world for you. For me I was hooked, not because I hope one day to be tied to a bed and beaten. But because the descriptive words and plot surrounding the story was delicious and not my reality. 50 shades is a book where imagination is unlocked and taken 57929 steps forward, some like this and others don't. We can say the same about Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Twilight... But we don't. So let's just leave all the incredible writers to their jobs, because I will continue reading. If you don't enjoy sexual bondage and being flogged... well then don't open the book and don't read it.”
It breaks my heart to see such comments being fired out. But Phylicia was right, instead of mocking on those who have chosen to elevate “modesty”, are we giving our everything as Christians? The kind of everything that hurts because it takes every part of us into consideration. A battlefield of deceit and lies and twisted, dirtied truth, desperately in need of light and purity.
As Christian, it’s about living lives of consecration, not compromise. We simply cannot live comprised lives up to 50 Shades of Grey and other extra sins. Holiness starts long before that and it starts with a heart that desires God. The Spirit of God truly dictate that we are consuming, doing and wearing because we love Him, and He deserves it.
Dear All, we are made for the surpassing love of Jesus Christ. Knowing that His love is the motive for us to give everything is more than enough to live this life. What would yours be?
