Biblical Answer

The biblical perspective on the role of media and entertainment in our lives is multifaceted and complex. On one hand, the Bible teaches that media and entertainment can be used to promote the good, the true, and the beautiful, which are anchored in the triune God (Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 119:18). Christians should use media to direct our culture toward these values, and to create high-quality, theologically rich, Christ-centered programming in Christian radio and television (Matthew 5:16, Philippians 4:8). However, the Bible also warns that media and entertainment can be used to profane the temple of God, deface the image of God, and attack the principal teachings of human essence (Leviticus 18:6-30, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Christians should be aware of the potential for media and entertainment to be used for these purposes, and should be discerning in their consumption of media and entertainment.

The Bible also teaches that Christians should be involved in the creation of media and entertainment that promotes the good, the true, and the beautiful. Christians of talent should gain training and experience to engage and influence the secular media, or to create films that will speak powerful, redemptive, God-honoring messages (Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:29). However, the Bible also warns that Christians should not be involved in the creation of media and entertainment that promotes profanity, violence, or sensuality (Leviticus 18:6-30, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Christians should be careful to use their talents and abilities in a way that honors God and promotes the good, the true, and the beautiful.

In addition, the Bible teaches that Christians should be aware of the potential for media and entertainment to be used to manipulate and control people. The Bible warns against the dangers of idolatry, where people give their hearts and minds to things other than God (Exodus 20:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21). Christians should be aware of the potential for media and entertainment to be used to create a false sense of importance, or to promote a culture of violence, sensuality, or profanity. Christians should be discerning in their consumption of media and entertainment, and should be careful to use their talents and abilities in a way that honors God and promotes the good, the true, and the beautiful. (Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:16).