There is a new movie out that is based on a book that
many of you may have read, called The
Shack. Now my point is not to tell you whether or not you should go watch
this movie, but I believe that as a pastor, and as someone who takes that
responsibility seriously, I need to warn you of a few things regarding it.
First of all, this book/movie has been touted a
Christian movie that helps people understand and relate to God. It is also a
narrative that is said by the author to discuss “the nature of the character of
God.”
Two resources I want you to read and listen to. First is
today’s episode of Equipped with Chris
Brooks, from Moody Radio. This episode, I think, is an honest and critical
look at some of the claims of this book/movie and how we as Christians should
respond.
Click here link to listen: Click here to listen to Equipped with Chris Brooks
The second resource is an article by Albert Mohler. Dr.
Mohler is president of Southern Theological Seminary, a part of the Southern
Baptist Convention, and has some more academic arguments against this movie/book.
Please take the time to read that here.
The bottom line is this; we as Christians need to be
vigilant about the things we allow ourselves to read, watch and listen to. We
need to think critically about the things of this world, because error and even
heresy try to disguise themselves in “sheep’s clothing” as Jesus told us in
Matthew 7:15. So I offer these resources as a chance for you to think and to
make wise choices regarding these things.
Please know that I’ll love you no matter what you choose
to do, but I wouldn’t be the pastor God wants me to be if I didn’t warn you.
Think about that today! And God bless you!
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