Article By Dianna Hobbs:: The New A-list Author
Despite sex-driven film 50 Shades of Grey grossing $81.7 million on opening weekend, Christian athlete and virgin Lolo Jones, 32, won’t be purchasing a ticket.
In a Feb. 17 Twitter post, she slammed the film.
“Funny how some people think there's nothing wrong with 50 shades of Grey. God didn't create sex for that purpose.”
Her advice?
“Watch another movie.”
Good advice, Lolo.
Based on E.L. James’ bestselling erotic novel of the same name, the book has sold over 100 million copies around the world.
Recently, one of my staff abstinence bloggers Debra Foster wrote that she was once an erotica fiction reader, but says, she sees the error of her ways.
“I believe people of God seeking to uphold biblical standards of intimacy would do well to ban such things from our lives,” she said.
Debra also quoted Colossians 3:5 NIV that instructs Christians to “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”
That’s why I wholeheartedly agree that the 50 Shades of Grey film should definitely be avoided. It does nothing to help Believers obey Colossians 3:5.
As you know, these days, sex is everywhere.
In my book, The New A-list, which I hope you’ve purchased by now, I discuss all the ways we get beat over the head with sexual references.
We see sex in trashy magazines lining grocery store aisles; department store window posters showing off half naked models; social media posts; and commercials on network television.
There is no escaping it.
Everywhere we look, promoters of sex, with the goal of making money, are trying to lure us in.
But we do have some control.
We get to choose how we spend our time and money.
Although some may argue, “It’s just a movie,” I believe what we give time and attention to influences us.
Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.”
Fifty Shades of Grey is most certainly not right, pure, admirable or praiseworthy.
Aside from promoting fornication, it glorifies abuse and romanticizes potentially dangerous sexual practices.
Am I saying that you should go through life with your ears plugged and eyes squeezed shut whenever something goes against your faith convictions?
No, absolutely not.
Culture does not reflect the ways of God. So that would not be realistic.
All I'm saying is, if you're itching for some entertainment, choose wisely. Guard your heart.
In this case, I recommend taking Lolo’s advice: watch another movie.
Your Abstinence Coach,
Dianna Hobbs
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