Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Paul uses the words “True” and “Pure” which will eliminate most movies, and fictitious materials, since movies are for the most part, actors depicting figments of the imagination of man’s heart. One of the main reasons why folks get hooked on movies is because they do have the tendency to fascinate and fire up the imagination.
Often, the mind is removed from reality, and when the habit is formed of imbibing such performances, persons are led to cultivate perspectives that were based solely on the imagination. And in doing so the mind becomes poisoned after a while, and unfits it to grasp the truths, and realities that are presented in the scriptures.
Many folks now prefer to watch the movie versions of Biblical renditions such as Noah’s ark, Passion of the Christ, and the Rapture, rather than reading the scriptural versions of these events. That is because the mind, in most instances, has become hooked on drama, and thus, one’s relish for the plain word of God becomes blunted.
2nd Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!