The Passion of the Christ
Unless you live in some far away planet some where, you probably have heard all the talk about Mel Gibson's move "The passion of the Christ". I haven't seen it, although I plan to see it. My husband and I have been planning tp see the movie long before it opened in the theatres. Between the business and the kids, it is hard to find the time. But we are planning to go this weekend, God willing.
The huge success of this movie as well as the huge success of other family oriented movies such as Shrek, Finding Nemo, etc goes to show that there is huge market out there for clean family oriented movies. Although "The Passion of the Christ" is rated "R", non the less, I believe it is still a family oriented movie. Movie houses that were on the brink to closing down are now booming, thanks to "The Passion of the Christ". So many sinners have repented and a lot of backsliders have been restored, thanks to "The passion of the Christ". I know of people who have never been to the movies in more than 20 years or never set foot in a movie house all of their lives who went to see "The passion of the Christ".
For a long time we were told that demand drives supply in the movie industry, that the reason there is so much violence and thrash in the movies is because there is a demand for it, the people who told us this lie also predicted that Mel Gibson's movie was not going to be success, well we know better, don't we?
Now I hear hollywood is planning on making more "faith oriented" movies. We all know the reason why. It is not because they have become religious all of a sudden, it is all about the money. Frankly I am all for anything that will promote the name of christ. The apostle Paul tells us in Phillippins 1 -15 - 19
15 ¶ Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretense, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
19 ¶ For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ
We cannot underestimate the power of the Word of God. Jesus said if he is lifted up, he will draw all men to himself.
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