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I used to be into all these artsy movies. I was younger then, etc. etc.

Now that I'm a Christian, I just don't watch movies. Its not moral superiority. I went to Teen Challenge, and saw very little TV and very few movies for 1 year. That changed my media intake habits profoundly.

Anyway, how do you "guard your heart" ? Is it something that's become more or less important to you as you advance in your Christian life? How do you deal with media stuff with kids and grand kids?
 
I have given up many things for God.That includes movies.I would not mind watching a movie if it was clean and if I thought God would approve of it.That leaves out the movies that are made today.It could include a very old movie.Many years ago I used to watch television,go to movies,listen to secular music but no more.I am so glad I can see the changes in me that God has given me :) I have prayed for that and God has Blessed me.
 
I've not put such restrictions on myself. I've just found that over the years of being a Christian, my tastes and priorities changed and I don't enjoy a lot of the stuff that I see non-Christians doing as much. Maybe that would have happened anyway? I don't know. But I think it has a lot to do with God changing my heart. It's not that I feel a lot of the things I don't do (or don't watch) are really that sinful for me to do or watch. I just get more enjoyment and personal satisfaction out of things that give more glory to God.
 
Obadiah said:
I've not put such restrictions on myself. I've just found that over the years of being a Christian, my tastes and priorities changed and I don't enjoy a lot of the stuff that I see non-Christians doing as much. Maybe that would have happened anyway? I don't know. But I think it has a lot to do with God changing my heart. It's not that I feel a lot of the things I don't do (or don't watch) are really that sinful for me to do or watch. I just get more enjoyment and personal satisfaction out of things that give more glory to God.
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I am not the same person I was 10 years ago.Thank you God :)
 
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