2Co 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
1Jn 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1Jn 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world
This would include the thoughts and ways of the world's hearts...
1. The music of the world, for their words do not praise or glorify Jesus. If they are not singing for Jesus, they are unthankful and unloving to God. We become partakers of their evil deeds when we enjoy listening to their sin. Even the music that doesn't have curse words... If it isn't worship and praise to Jesus, it is sinful. We must flee from this form of idolatry if we shall please the Lord Jesus. Whoever entertains their selves by the world, also loves the world rather than God.
Jas 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
There are many professing Christians who refuse to believe that this applies to the movies and music we watch.
This perhaps shall help you see how the LORD is angered by this sin...
Joh 7:7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
Clearly the world hates Jesus for who he is and what he does. Oh, this is a horrifying sin! ...For a professing Christians to find joy and entertainment from those who hate God.
Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Rom 3:11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
Rom 3:12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
If the CD you listen to or the movie you watch is not a work of faith to please God (by those who made it) then it is sin. We should not find entertainment in sin.
Rom 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
This means when a wicked man eats his meal, he is sinning, how much more when he makes a new CD or produces a new film to please himself.
You are a partaker of the deeds of the wicked, if you find pleasure in this. We ought to be ashamed of their works.
Psa 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.
Eph 5:7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
Eph 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Every CD that you may have... if the people on it are not Christians, it needs to be thrown away. Every Christian CD you have... if the people who made it don't sing for God's glory, you need to throw it away. Most Christian rock bands are satanic, because they are self-willed and sing about vanity. Check the lyrics and if it is not obvious that the singer meditates in God's law both day and night, throw it away. If you keep these CDs and continue finding joy and pleasure in them, you are an idolater and idolaters will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. Listen to music that Glorifies God, preached the Word, preached the gospel, and edified you to worship Jesus.
2. The movies of the world, for they are sensual, filled with evil words, foolish jokes, they are meant to please men rather than God, the women dress to seduce men, and the men dress to seduce women. Even the movie that is nice and peaceful... If they don't honor Jesus and preach the gospel, it does not please the Father. This form of entertainment is known as vanity or worthlessness. It's not drawing you closer to the LORD, and we cannot please God if we find joy in vanity.
We are to hate the works of the ungodly. This includes their entertainment.
Psa 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
1Th 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Shall we find entertainment and pleasure in the movies and music of the world?
Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Rom 6:2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Do keep in mind that the film makers, actors, and musicians of the world are going to hell and God's wrath abides on them.
Psa 7:11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day
Psa 11:5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Psa 11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Psa 11:7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. .
Psa 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
We should weep over their sin and not be entertained by it. Shouldn't we be grieved over their sin... rather than finding joy in it.
3. The words we speak will show what is in our heart, and God wants us to honor Him with our tongue...
Psa 12:3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
Psa 34:13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Psa 35:28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
Psa 37:30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Psa 119:172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
Psa 120:2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Mat 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
4. The thoughts we have will show what is in our heart, and God wants us to honor Him with our thoughts...
Psa 10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psa 94:11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
Psa 119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
Psa 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
Psa 139:24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Pro 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
Pro 30:32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
Isa 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Isa 65:2 I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
Mat 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Act 8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
5. How we spend our time will show what is in our heart, and God wants us to honor Him with our time...
Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.
Eph 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Eph 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Eph 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Eph 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Gal 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Col 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Psa 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Psa 71:24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.
6. The Way to Be Freed from Sin.
Sinners crucified Jesus the Son of God, It is the way of cursed children who continue in sin, they love death and hate God.
The wrath of God abides upon them.
Jesus Christ was crucified for sinners, It is the way of the blessed Son of God who is forever righteous and gave His life a ransom for many.
The wrath of God came down on Him.
Jesus bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
His blood was shed! His eyes were filled with grief! His heart did melt!
...And God Him self fought against His own Son with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath.
He died and He was buried.
God raised His Son from the dead on the third day, He was seen by over 500 brethren at once, He ascended into heaven, He is Lord of all who intercedes, and shall save His people from their sins.
He's coming, He's coming to judge the world with righteousness. He will have mercy on whom He will have mercy, and He will have compassion on whom He will have compassion. Jesus said, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day."
Kiss the Son, Lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
God bless you! -Abraham