Entertainment and the Pursuit of Real Joy

November 4, 2015

Ouch! I read the article below and have to say I’m feeling convicted. It’s so easy when I’m bored, frustrated,… Read more Entertainment and the Pursuit of Real Joy

Ouch! I read the article below and have to say I’m feeling convicted. It’s so easy when I’m bored, frustrated, or stressed to simply zone out and escape to entertainment, but I can’t say this has ever left me with a sustained experience of peace and satisfaction. Generally, all the drama of entertainment produces more stress and harried emotions that drain my energy even more. Perhaps it’s time to take an honest look at our use of entertainment and make some intentional choices to guard our delight and joy in Christ.

Take a look at the article below. Am I the only one this convicted? What are some ways we can guard our hearts from allowing entertainment to become “a cruel master”?

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-cant-serve-god-and-entertainment

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