Not so much of a comment but a Question ...... What are the dangers of allowing Harry Potter entertainment into our Christian Homes when it is the appearance of Witchcraft and Scripture is quite clear what God feels about Witchcraft. Are we allowing satan a place at the table when we encourage our families to engage in Harry Potter ? What seeds are we planting in our children and what kind of harvest can we expect if it is encouraged in our Christian homes?
The verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:22 tells us to abstain from every form of evil (or even the appearance of evil in some translations). When we were new parents, we took this verse seriously for the raising of our children. We just couldn't bear the thought of purposely introducing them to evil or causing them to engage in evil. We were very conscious of Jesus' words concerning causing a child to stumble (that it would be better for us to tie a millstone around our necks and be drowned in the sea). ( Matthew 18:6)
So, we would not let them have anything to do with witches, sorcery, magic, evil depictions of occultic characters, etc. in what we read to them or what they viewed. We did not let them act out scenario's as any of these identities. It was sometimes tough when neighbors and such would engage in such play and they would not be able to do so. It was uncomfortable for me to explain to these kids parents why we do not engage in such things. My kids eventually grew to resent that we took a hard stance on this. Nevertheless, we knew we would be required to give an account to God for our parenting. We do not regret our choices on this matter. We do believe that eventually our sons will understand how right we were when they come back around from being prodigals and then parent the children God will give them.
It is not always easy nor popular to do things God's way and avoid the things He says to avoid. Evil is the main thing we are to avoid because it is deadly to those who participate in it in any way. Obedience to God is what we were made to do. He deserves it from us. We should love good as He does and hate evil as He does. This is a big part of what it means to be Christ-like.
The verse in 1 Thessalonians 5:22 tells us to abstain from every form of evil (or even the appearance of evil in some translations). When we were new parents, we took this verse seriously for the raising of our children. We just couldn't bear the thought of purposely introducing them to evil or causing them to engage in evil. We were very conscious of Jesus' words concerning causing a child to stumble (that it would be better for us to tie a millstone around our necks and be drowned in the sea). ( Matthew 18:6)
So, we would not let them have anything to do with witches, sorcery, magic, evil depictions of occultic characters, etc. in what we read to them or what they viewed. We did not let them act out scenario's as any of these identities. It was sometimes tough when neighbors and such would engage in such play and they would not be able to do so. It was uncomfortable for me to explain to these kids parents why we do not engage in such things. My kids eventually grew to resent that we took a hard stance on this. Nevertheless, we knew we would be required to give an account to God for our parenting. We do not regret our choices on this matter. We do believe that eventually our sons will understand how right we were when they come back around from being prodigals and then parent the children God will give them.
It is not always easy nor popular to do things God's way and avoid the things He says to avoid. Evil is the main thing we are to avoid because it is deadly to those who participate in it in any way. Obedience to God is what we were made to do. He deserves it from us. We should love good as He does and hate evil as He does. This is a big part of what it means to be Christ-like.
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