How do you define entertainment? Does it carry a negative or positive connotation? How do you decide what is legitimate? innocent? permissible? What do you think our Master did when he ‘resorted to the garden’? What would he want his followers to do when they are facing burnout?
What is the root of the selfie spirit? Can you picture Jesus Christ taking a selfie and posting it? If He would not, should His followers? This sermon is an insightful view of the self-centered selfie, and when you have listened to it, you will know the answers to the questions above.
Since selfies are a modern development, does the Bible have anything pertinent to say to the subject? We are warned that the last days will be perilous, because “men shall be lovers of their own selves”. Consider: Can you imagine Jesus posting a selfie showing Himself washing the disciples’ feet?
“Come ye apart and rest awhile,” Jesus invited His weary disciples. Could you feel comfortable inviting Him to your cabin? Would you invite Him to join in your leisure time activities?
Professional sports are driven by idolatry, immorality, lust and greed. What does this mean to the disciple of Jesus?