Are video games that magic, demons, other gods from mythology evil?
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Maybe I just grow slower than most people do?
Anyway, here's what some other Christians think about magic in video games and I've gotta agree with them.
http://www.gracecentered.com/christian_forums/video-game-discussion/video-games-with-magic-spells/
Anyway, here's what some other Christians think about magic in video games and I've gotta agree with them.
http://www.gracecentered.com/christian_forums/video-game-discussion/video-games-with-magic-spells/
I don't really care to read what they say...magic and Christianity do NOT mix. It's called MIRACLES for a reason....again, maybe the reason that you develop slower, is what? THE GAMES. Jesus said to be dead to the flesh, as well as pride...to pick up our cross and follow HIM. Not magic, not false gods, not demons and so on...in fact, God warned us in HIS Word to AVOID such things. You don't take any advice given to you at all...yet you wonder why things don't change. I understand some people have depression and such things, but honestly dude....sounds like to me...these issues are based only on your own decisions. I'm not going to feel sorry, or pity, or whatever anyone wants to call it someone that won't help their self...I use to be in that same boat....I learned, you can't help others unless they want help and will do their part...same thing with God helping is....unless we want and accept it, it does no good...He can do everything in the world, and it won't help us unless we open up.
I use to blame EVERYTHING on things and people...when in reality, the thing is...you learn to control those things/situations...not allow them to control you.
I could blame my parents for the rough life I've had, for serious depression as a child, no childhood, sadness constantly, feeling alone, being rejected, disowned, and denied by them, told they hate me, didn't want me, and so much more....for my SUPER close suicide attempts...by that I mean I came SUPER close to attempting it...I never did go through with the attempt though...God always stopped me. I use to blame them, oh yes, and did I have any right? By human standards yes, but by Christian/spiritual, and God's standards NO! I must say you know what, this is the life I was given, this is the hand I was dealt...it sure isn't the most beautiful one ever, but hey, it's how you play that hand.
I could blame the women that abused me sexually as a baby(like 2-3 years old), I could blame the guy that forced things on me, abused me, etc. I got every right, I was totally innocent.... BUT I DON'T! I say you know what, that's something horrible that happened, it was a work of the darkness, evilness, and spiritual wickedness in the world....it's over, done with, and CAN'T control me! I have my faith, I have God, I'm set! I'm saved, I'm on my way to heaven, and NOTHING that this world can do to me, or those in or of the world, can take away the joy that the LORD bestows upon me!
We as humans, and you young man HAVE to step up to the plate, face these issues, pray against them, and FIGHT. When you can't, then that's okay, God will fight for you. But you just CAN NOT go around blaming depression, OCD, and whatever else for these things. That whole stuff is as some say ''hogwash''. It's called psychology and doesn't mix with Christianity. They're totally different, and people like Joel Osteen and many others, try that junk...''oh everything's okay, I'm okay, you're okay'' or some other stuff....even ''it's not okay, it's not going to be okay, it's not your fault though''. They need some truth put in them by God Almighty.
Now listen, don't get mad or anything, I'm telling you what's in my heart, soul, and spirit, I feel God moving here. So take heed to it please. God bless.
I use to blame EVERYTHING on things and people...when in reality, the thing is...you learn to control those things/situations...not allow them to control you.
I could blame my parents for the rough life I've had, for serious depression as a child, no childhood, sadness constantly, feeling alone, being rejected, disowned, and denied by them, told they hate me, didn't want me, and so much more....for my SUPER close suicide attempts...by that I mean I came SUPER close to attempting it...I never did go through with the attempt though...God always stopped me. I use to blame them, oh yes, and did I have any right? By human standards yes, but by Christian/spiritual, and God's standards NO! I must say you know what, this is the life I was given, this is the hand I was dealt...it sure isn't the most beautiful one ever, but hey, it's how you play that hand.
I could blame the women that abused me sexually as a baby(like 2-3 years old), I could blame the guy that forced things on me, abused me, etc. I got every right, I was totally innocent.... BUT I DON'T! I say you know what, that's something horrible that happened, it was a work of the darkness, evilness, and spiritual wickedness in the world....it's over, done with, and CAN'T control me! I have my faith, I have God, I'm set! I'm saved, I'm on my way to heaven, and NOTHING that this world can do to me, or those in or of the world, can take away the joy that the LORD bestows upon me!
We as humans, and you young man HAVE to step up to the plate, face these issues, pray against them, and FIGHT. When you can't, then that's okay, God will fight for you. But you just CAN NOT go around blaming depression, OCD, and whatever else for these things. That whole stuff is as some say ''hogwash''. It's called psychology and doesn't mix with Christianity. They're totally different, and people like Joel Osteen and many others, try that junk...''oh everything's okay, I'm okay, you're okay'' or some other stuff....even ''it's not okay, it's not going to be okay, it's not your fault though''. They need some truth put in them by God Almighty.
Now listen, don't get mad or anything, I'm telling you what's in my heart, soul, and spirit, I feel God moving here. So take heed to it please. God bless.
so basically what I read from your posts on here is: "I want the gifts of the spirit", "I want to grow closer to God", "I want to play and justify playing demonic video games". I post questions looking for people to apease my thirst for addiction to demonic games and not challenge me. Just support me cause I want NOTHING to change about me... Would this be accurate? cause this is what I hear from you. You do not want to change anything about you so go ahead... remain status quo... but keep in mind that in order to grow in your relationship with the Lord you need to try to please him. If you dont choose this, instead you choose to justify it... I suppose thats your choice. Just stop complaining about how your relationship with God doesnt grow and how he seems so far away from you. You push God away when you commune with demons real or "imagined". I didnt go to your link because I'm almost certain that its writen by and for justification of a dependancy on these horrid games. You asked in this thread because you wanted to validate what you are doing. Did you receive the validation that you require that hanging with demons in video games is ok? Its not ok. Perhaps hang up the game controls and spend a little quality time with your family & friends & studying Gods word. this is my advise to you. I'll end this with a hug for you, cause I know these are hard words for you to hear but I'm praying you will finally HEAR because your relationship with the Lord will benefit from this for sure.
AMEN Imoss! I know what both of us said is VERY hard to swallow...huge pill as they say....but I agree with you, it seems that this is a ''feed into my addiction of wanting justification for playing demonic games'' type of thing...well, I don't feed it, I go against it...why? Because God's Word warns us of such things, and tells us pray against them! Family, friends, things like that are great, but as you said, he needs to be centered around Christ. Christ needs to be our center, foundation, and everything for all we say and do in life. I shall continue praying....I'm sorry that what I said probably seemed very ''harsh'' but I promise, those words were from pure love, concern, and personal experience with issues in life. The things I listed, aren't even the beginning of what I've been through in life...see how powerful God is and can be and work if we allow Him to? Alright then, God bless, and peace be upon you, not that of the world, but that of the LORD!
That's the thing, I have been praying about this before. 3 years ago when I was worried about this. A month ago when I was in weakened state where I was even more susceptible to demon attacks since I was between anxiety meds. A little bit of and on for the last week since I was worrying about it again. But I've gotta tell you guys, when I get this fear it weakens my relationship with God a lot more than any video game ever has. Anyway, out of all the time I've been praying about it nothing has ever lead me to believe that God wants to take away my video games.
One of the greek words for sorcery or whitchcraft is, "mageia" which is were we get magic. Magic is witchcraft my friend.
You would be suprised to know how much of hollywood, music, tv, and all that other junk is run by sorcerers.
I believe these industries are greatly influenced by the Illuminati a secret organization who owns the Federal Reserve and Standard oil company's as well as almost everything else. These people use witchcraft to help get spirit guides to devise their evil plans. Their plan is to form a one world government.
You are just frying your brain with all that junk. There are many other constructive things to do.
You would be suprised to know how much of hollywood, music, tv, and all that other junk is run by sorcerers.
I believe these industries are greatly influenced by the Illuminati a secret organization who owns the Federal Reserve and Standard oil company's as well as almost everything else. These people use witchcraft to help get spirit guides to devise their evil plans. Their plan is to form a one world government.
You are just frying your brain with all that junk. There are many other constructive things to do.
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I feel like you've been getting some bad advice, so far. I think you should limit your time on video games, not because I think they're "demonic" but because they take you away from socializing with people and serving people. I used to be quite a gamer, and so I know that they can sometimes isolate. And no, playing online multiplayer doesn't count as socializing! 
I don't know, personally I think its a bit pharisaical to say you should never play them. But they certainly can take up a lot of your time, and playing video games is a bit selfish.
I still play video games from time to time. For example, I'm excited to pick up Left 4 Dead 2 when I can afford it.
I don't know, personally I think its a bit pharisaical to say you should never play them. But they certainly can take up a lot of your time, and playing video games is a bit selfish.
I still play video games from time to time. For example, I'm excited to pick up Left 4 Dead 2 when I can afford it.
sorry dude, but it's not pharisaical at all. It seems you haven't read all of the threads he has on here. If anything's pharisaical it's not giving up something that's holding you back from God...no matter what he may say about it, I feel in my spirit, the games are what's holding him back...along with him not stepping up to the plate and saying okay I can beat things without medication, and not admitting he knows he's doing wrong. Rather he continues to look for ''permission'' from others to justify him spending sooooo much time on such things. I didn't say he had to give them up totally, but giving them up simply suggest giving them up for a short time, or spending less time with such things. They are demonic as well, I mean hello, they're about demons, false gods, magic, etc. that the Bible warns us about. That's all there is to it....like Imoss, I'm done with this thread. So God bless each of you. By the way, our advise wasn't bad at all. Any Christian can see that. It's just considered bad by those that enjoy and are guilty of the same thing.
Excuse me? I feel in my spirit that people like you are trying to put ridiculous standards on the guy and making him feel guilty for perfectly innocent expressions of fun.
WHAT?! Are you suggesting that he goes off his medication? As someone who is also on medication, that is a HORRIBLE idea straight from the pit of hell. Depression is not something that you can just will away, it's an illness like any other illness. You wouldn't tell a patient suffering from a heart condition to stop taking their medication, would you? That's just sick and perverted.
Perhaps he's looking for permission because people make him feel dirty for enjoying his hobbies.
Uh-huh, the Bible warned us about that dammed Mario. He's going to Mama-Mia you straight to hell.
WHAT?! Are you suggesting that he goes off his medication? As someone who is also on medication, that is a HORRIBLE idea straight from the pit of hell. Depression is not something that you can just will away, it's an illness like any other illness. You wouldn't tell a patient suffering from a heart condition to stop taking their medication, would you? That's just sick and perverted.
Perhaps he's looking for permission because people make him feel dirty for enjoying his hobbies.
Uh-huh, the Bible warned us about that dammed Mario. He's going to Mama-Mia you straight to hell.
Look dude I NEVER told him to come off his meds, I said I KNOW people that beat things without them. You need to chill, and read it again. I'm not about to argue with or be disrespected by someone who has no idea what's going on. You should read all his other threads and post on here. As I said before though, I'm done with this thread. So peace, and God bless you. I have nothing more to say, it's just a waste of time.
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Important discussion. Personally I avoid "action-games" or those which look "occult". The most important rason is that I don't like them anyway, but of course, it's not good from a spiritual perspective either. I rather stick to historical games (being a historian) or strategy games (and sometimes sports).
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Hehe, I see. I haven't played Civ much, guess that I never bothered to get it... I've played the Paradox games, Europa Universalis 2/3, Hearts of Iron 2/3 etc. a little, and the Sierra citybuilding games (non-violent), Cesar 3/4, Pharaoh etc. Also the Age of Empires games 1-3. (The strategy-fantasy games "Heroes of Might and Magic" 1-4 are also good, although I haven't got number 5.) You can learn some history (at least contexts) from the first games (not Heroes) mentioned.
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