What does God say about Entertainment?

We're diving into the tough questions in our series! After talking about hypocrisy and judging others, we’re looking at **what does God say about entertainment?**. You might not realize it, but the things that hold your attention can truly influence you. Today's culture is built on entertainment, and Hollywood has often gone from just entertaining to outright **indoctrination**—they want you to think, act, and believe a certain way. If we’re not careful, we’ll let culture disciple us instead of Christ.

We break down how everything in our life affects us, whether positively or negatively, because we live in a world with two kingdoms: darkness and light. We need to guard our "gates"—our **eye gate and ear gate**. The psalmist David knew this centuries ago when he made a covenant to "refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar," understanding that whatever takes his attention eventually takes his heart.

We discuss the power of influence—bad company corrupts good character. We also look at how to protect yourself: sometimes, you have to *"ricochet"* your eyes away from tempting images. Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:23 that we have the right to do anything, but not everything is *beneficial* or constructive. If sin starts looking normal and holiness looks radical, your gates have been open too long. This message isn't meant to condemn, but to encourage you to *clean house* and fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, and pure. Men, we especially look at your role as the gatekeeper of your home. Remember: what you protect today will shape who you become tomorrow!