Biblical Answer

The biblical perspective on the media and entertainment in our lives is multifaceted. On one hand, media and entertainment can be a powerful tool for shaping culture and influencing people's values. The Bible teaches that we are to use our creativity and talents to bring glory to God (Colossians 3:23-24). However, the Bible also warns us about the dangers of media and entertainment that can lead to idolatry, lust, and violence. For example, the Bible teaches that we are to "not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2). This means that we are to be mindful of the media and entertainment we consume and ensure that it aligns with biblical values.

The Bible also warns us about the dangers of profanity, sensuality, and violence in media and entertainment. The Bible teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and that we are to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:20). This means that we are to avoid media and entertainment that promotes sensuality and profanity. The Bible also teaches that violence is a defacement of the image of God (Genesis 9:6). Therefore, we are to avoid media and entertainment that promotes violence and aggression.

In conclusion, the biblical perspective on media and entertainment is that it can be a powerful tool for shaping culture and influencing people's values, but it can also lead to idolatry, lust, and violence if not consumed responsibly. As Christians, we are to use our creativity and talents to bring glory to God, while also being mindful of the media and entertainment we consume and ensuring that it aligns with biblical values. We are to set the trend for thoughtful, high-quality, theologically rich, Christ-centered programming in Christian radio and television, and to engage and influence the secular media to create films that speak powerful, redemptive, God-honoring messages. Ultimately, we are to use media and entertainment as a means to glorify God and to bring people to salvation through Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:5-6)