Yes, from a faith perspective, God cares about what you watch because it influences your heart and mind, with many beliefs emphasizing consuming content that is good, just, and honorable (Philippians 4:8), glorifies God, and avoids glorifying sin, lust, or violence, prompting believers to consider if Jesus would approve of what they're watching (WWJD). The focus isn't just on specific shows, but on whether content feeds your faith, inspires goodness, or leads to temptation, guiding you to use your time wisely.
Christians can watch anything, but not everything is beneficial (1 Corinthians 10:23). Jesus followers are wise to consume content that fuels our faith, helps us rest, and reminds us of God's story.
In the Bible God gets angry at human violence. He gets angry at powerful leaders who oppress other humans. And the thing that makes God more angry than anything else in the Bible is Israel's constant covenant betrayal.
Watching bad things can corrupt and desensitize us
Because “evil company corrupts good habits” (1 Corinthians 15:33), it is important that we carefully evaluate what we allow to influence our minds. Watching inappropriate content is also a serious concern because it ultimately causes desensitization.
There is truth to the adage that the eyes are the windows to the soul. What you let in through your eyes will work its way inside. Jesus warned us multiple times in the Gospels that our eyes can cause us to sin (Matthew 5:29; 18:9).
The Bible notes in Matthew 5:29 that if your eye causes you to sin, you should “tear it out and throw it away” (Matthew 5:29, ESV).
The lust of the eyes subtly draws us away from the Word of God and eats away at our confidence in Him. We see what the world has to offer and desire it above our relationship with God. We begin to place more credence in our perspective of life than in God's plans and promises.
The biggest unforgivable sin varies by faith, but in Christianity, it's often seen as blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, a persistent rejection of God's grace, while in Islam, the gravest unforgivable sin is shirk, or associating partners with God, if not repented. Pride is also considered a foundational, serious sin across many faiths, linked to the downfall of figures like Satan.
The Bible does not say “thou shalt not watch Disney,” but it says to consider if what you are consuming is good for your heart and mind (Proverbs 4:23), if it is good, just and honourable (Philippians 4:8) and worth your time (Ephesians 5:15).
With this declaration, Alma identified for Corianton the three most abominable sins in the sight of God: (1) denying the Holy Ghost, (2) shedding innocent blood, and (3) committing sexual sin. Adultery was third to murder and the sin against the Holy Ghost as abominable sins.
Injustice – God tells the prophet, Amos (5:21-24), that God hates worship and worship services when God's people don't also act outside of worship with justice and righteousness. Stubbornness about religious rules.
Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...
Indra also called Śakra, the supreme god, is the first of the 33, followed by Agni. Some of these brother gods were invoked in pairs such as Indra-Agni, Mitra-Varuna and Soma-Rudra.
As the apostle John writes in 1 John 5:3, “In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.” Like my old car's engine light, God gives us warning signs when we are veering off-course.
If you put your faith in Jesus you can be “100%” sure you are of going to heaven someday, not because you said a prayer, but because you put your faith in Jesus! Now share that good news with everyone you can!
God is calling you into a deeper relationship with Him, and He wants to reveal things to you that will transform your life. Whether it's through prayer, worship, or simply listening for His voice, these early morning encounters are opportunities to experience God in new and powerful ways.
Things for Christian Parents to Be Aware Of
Inappropriate Comment: Lilo at one point in the movie tells David (who is the character who is interested in her older sister Nani) that Nani likes his butt, which isn't wildly inappropriate, but just really wasn't necessary for a kid's film.
You can be forgiven and freed from your addiction. God is willing to forgive anyone who is willing to turn to him for deliverance. He will not just forgive you, he will set you free.
For Christian parents not spooked away by the story's mythological and spiritual elements, Moana 2 is wholesome entertainment without any of the unwanted surprises that modern Disney has become known for.
In order of increasing severity according to Pope Gregory I, the seven deadly sins are as follows:
Thus, “Sin that leads to death is deliberate refusal to believe in Jesus Christ, to follow God's commands, and to love one's brothers.”2 This was the behavior of those who were seeking to deceive John's hearers (1 John 2:26). This interpretation makes the most sense within the context of the letter.
So now to answer the question, “Are sins of thought really as bad as committing the actual sin?” Yes. Jesus is clear. Praise God for that truth, because otherwise our sinful natures might convince us that we can do enough to enter heaven. The lesson of Jesus is that even our thoughts condemn us.
You may be feeling lust if you relate to any of the following characteristics: If your feelings are only sexual in nature. If someone becomes less attractive after you recognize their flaws. If you do not have any desire to build a deeper connection with the person you experience lust toward.
“If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” Jesus again disassociates sin from disability. The Pharisees' guilt lies with their claim that they can see.
The thoughts only become sinful when your sexual fantasies somehow harm or disrespect your spouse, or when your fantasies are about someone other than your husband or wife.