As DVC opens at the theatres this week, I'm pretty certain that many people will be thronging down to the cinemas for the first peek of the controversial movie. In fact, i heard from da last night that the cinemas are all booked and their CG has to resort to catching the movie at JE's cinema. As i type, they've just finished the movie and are probably discussing it. It's great to know that my brothers and sisters are deriving something good from the movie, other then just entertainment. For a starters, they get to bond together or fellowship as we are wont to say. The other thing is that they get to understand the context of the questions that people are likely to ask in a couple of weeks time. As Sun Tze said, or at least i think he said, " Knowing one's enemy is the key to victory."
As i was reading the bible a couple of minutes ago, two verses came to my attention. The first of which was," For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from te one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough." 2 Corinthians 11:4 and the second, "For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness." 2 Corinthians 11:13-15.
I believe that these verses are extremely apt in times like these. With DVC touted to be one of the hottest movies to watch and the unearthing of many "gospels" like that of Judas, Thomas and who knows what else, it's true that many will be swayed to believing or at least doubtful of the legitimacy of Jesus as God. I recall vividly the horror and fear i felt when i first read DVC and thought that the story had an inkling of truth.My fear stemmed from the fact that i've always believed in a God and Jesus, although i never did want to change my life then. If the story was true, all the beliefs that i clinged to for my life would fall apart. Some people might think it odd, since i wasn't yet a believer, but that was really the case.
Then, being a pre-believer, i dealt with it like most pre-believers might- i surfed the internet. It didn't help one bit. In fact, i was confused by the array of sites and odd documents that seemed to make no sense at all. The more confused i was, the more fearful i was that the story could be real. Afterall, since Newton's law could be overthrown, i thought that anything was possible. If God wasn't around, then maybe when i die, i'll really just disappear.
Thankfully, i received Christ shortly after. I think the issue to recognize here is the potency of media, like Pastor Ben mentioned in service. It really has the power to blur things up. However, it doesn't work alone, but with the already watered down morals and values of this world, such that we can actually accept the next new thing that comes along.
What we can do is really to recognize that these people are merely false prophets and really be careful of them. I think i'm telling myself this, concretising it with words to make sure that i remember it. Really pray that God protects me.
Ciaoz for now.
dreamt of @ 10:12 pm
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certain quotes from certain places..
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trials because when he stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
"Oh, nothing can happen more than once,
But all things must happen one day
Over hill and dale, over wood and stream,
My dying voice will blow away... " The Neverending story
"Walk by Faith, Not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7
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