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wit2Christlv

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Ok so today I went to go watch a movie and we were in a rush to get there cus it started at 2:30 and I didnt eat anything all day so we stopped to get something to eat but they took forever at the food place so we didnt even have time to really eat and I was really hungry so I ended up taking the food in the theater cus if I wait too long I start feeling sick and I didnt really want to get full off of junk food in the theater. I did buy a drink thou. Anyways I took the food in, no one say anything. Well my 12 yr old nephew starts in on me about being a Christian and how Im all trying to be Christ like and here I go sneaking in food. He starts calling me a lair and makes me feel so bad. So now Im wondering should I repent?? I know this sounds kind of off but I really feel bad cus Im suppost to be setting a good example... what do you think?
 
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I was wondering what you were trying to say with this thread. Hmm... I'm a Christian also and I've always taken in a packet of chips and a bottle of water. I'm not buying their ridiculously-priced food and drinks! I don't know the answer to this one. I've never seen it as being a liar, rather as being wise with my money.
 
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Yeah, i take stuff in as well. If the stuff was reasonably priced i wouldn't. But it is a complete rip off, the prices to get in are overpriced to begin with. This is a situation where they try to take advantage of people because they are the only option inside the theater, so they can afford to overprice things.
But this may be one of those situations thats a personal conviction. I have no problem with it, others may think its wrong. I think you need to decide how you feel about it, and follow through with what you conclude.
The bible does say some things are up to the individual. One person see's some things wrong, others see them as acceptable. Perhaps avoid it with your cousin, but when he's not with you, and you feel ok with it, then go by how you feel.
 
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wit2Christlv

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They do over price everthing... when he said that I didnt know what to say so I just agreed with him but I still did it cus I was hungry and thats why Im the lair I guess. But if they would have asked I would have told them. Idk I think Im over thinking this. I just got saved in 2011 and im far from perfect but I dont know everything, Im still learning. But people think Christians dont make mistake and thats not the case at all...well thanks for you input :)
 
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id tell your nephew to mind his own business
 
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LorHope

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To him who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it..to him it is sin. Is the right thing sneaking in food? Probably not. Is it a sin to not buy food that is priced extremely high, and instead opt for something because cheaper, because you were hungry? I would say absolutely not. It's not as if you are bringing in bags of popcorn, soda, chips, sandwiches..and dessert. And wouldn't you buy stuff at the theatre, if it wasn't so much? Of course you would. =) Children take things pretty literally like that, so don't beat yourself up over that. And just remain honest with yourself about it =) Hope this helped. I sneak in a candy bar every now and again. Not all the time, but I do.
 
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Wow.....I read my post back and I made some errors, whoops haha. Basically I am trying to say, nothing is wrong I would say about bringing in something small. If the prices weren't high, you would of bought something at the theatre. And as far as calling you a liar, you're not. Sneaking in food, yes technically you are. But I never saw anything wrong about something small being taken in.
 
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I remember when I first saw Passion of the Christ. I told my sister the time and I was off by two mins. I felt soooo guilty! So I understand the feeling. =)
 
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kiabra

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I also take food into the theatre. sometimes they stop us and confiscate it, but I have a big bag and hide it. I also wont pay those prices and I wont apologise for it. Im already paying a fortune for the ticket. however if asked if I have food, or if food is found in my bag, would I lie???
 
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Ok so today I went to go watch a movie and we were in a rush to get there cus it started at 2:30 and I didnt eat anything all day so we stopped to get something to eat but they took forever at the food place so we didnt even have time to really eat and I was really hungry so I ended up taking the food in the theater cus if I wait too long I start feeling sick and I didnt really want to get full off of junk food in the theater. I did buy a drink thou. Anyways I took the food in, no one say anything. Well my 12 yr old nephew starts in on me about being a Christian and how Im all trying to be Christ like and here I go sneaking in food. He starts calling me a lair and makes me feel so bad. So now Im wondering should I repent?? I know this sounds kind of off but I really feel bad cus Im suppost to be setting a good example... what do you think?
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Your friend is like the pharisees who tried to trap Jesus in his words by asking him if it was a sin to not pay taxes to Caesar..

[SUP]18 [/SUP]But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?[SUP]19 [/SUP]Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, [SUP]20 [/SUP]and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”

[SUP]21 [/SUP]“Caesar’s,” they replied.

Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

[SUP]22 [/SUP]When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.

(Matthew 22:18-22)


What your friend tried to do is say that you sinned against God by breaking a purely man-made law. The truth is that the only one you would have offended was the theater's management, not God.
 
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Stealing is stealing, whether it's the Mona Lisa or a bottle of mineral water. And theft isn't always about something tangible! If you take something that you know does not belong to you, then you are a thief.
 
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your nephew needs a good paddling for usurping authority, calling your out unjustly, speaking so disrespectfully and and in general being a little cretin. He is the one who needs to repent... and if it were me.. it would be the last time for a long time he enjoyed any recreational or entertainment benefit accompanied by me. Snotty presumptuous 12 year olds become haughty rebellious teenagers who morph into holier than thou adults... ick.
 
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BarlyGurl said:
your nephew needs a good paddling for usurping authority, calling your out unjustly, speaking so disrespectfully and and in general being a little cretin. He is the one who needs to repent... and if it were me.. it would be the last time for a long time he enjoyed any recreational or entertainment benefit accompanied by me. Snotty presumptuous 12 year olds become haughty rebellious teenagers who morph into holier than thou adults... ick.
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I seriously want to hire you as a babysitter. That was awesome!


To the OP, it sounds like you have hypoglycemia if you get sick that way. I have it and I do get sick or tired if I don't eat like I should. Anyway, you did what you did for your health. If you feel guilty then repent. It's your conviction, but don't beat yourself up over this.
I'm not being hateful but if you think you should repent for that then anyone who has ever eaten theater food should as well. All that sugar, cholesterol and carbs you pay insane prices for isn't good for our bodies God gave us.
Relax, tell the kid you did it for your health which is exactly what you did.
 
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Theophane said:
Stealing is stealing, whether it's the Mona Lisa or a bottle of mineral water. And theft isn't always about something tangible! If you take something that you know does not belong to you, then you are a thief.
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Theft? Which original post were you reading?
 
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kiabra

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You go girl!
 
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Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
 
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hattiebod

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wit2Christlv said:
Ok so today I went to go watch a movie and we were in a rush to get there cus it started at 2:30 and I didnt eat anything all day so we stopped to get something to eat but they took forever at the food place so we didnt even have time to really eat and I was really hungry so I ended up taking the food in the theater cus if I wait too long I start feeling sick and I didnt really want to get full off of junk food in the theater. I did buy a drink thou. Anyways I took the food in, no one say anything. Well my 12 yr old nephew starts in on me about being a Christian and how Im all trying to be Christ like and here I go sneaking in food. He starts calling me a lair and makes me feel so bad. So now Im wondering should I repent?? I know this sounds kind of off but I really feel bad cus Im suppost to be setting a good example... what do you think?
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Mmmmm...i agree mostly with whats been said but...i suppose what I would say is, if you are told there is a rule and you break it, what does that mean? does it matter you don't like the rule? Are regulations, rules etc just to be followed if 'we like them'. I think your young friend was a bit harsh :) but then again, we know as Christians we will be judged, so we need to walk with care. He may have been disrespectful but he wasn't wrong was he? Sounds like you knew this was prohibited but went ahead anyway and are now rationalising it, so its ok....but sounds as if its not sitting well with you, you know its not ok and thats why you wrote the thread? Coz, if you felt ok about it, you would not have had a second thought about it? :) Its not THE law, but its the regulation according to the cinema...do we follow that (even if we think its unreasonable) or do we follow what we think is reasonable....and if we do, where would that stop? Maybe the answer is, we don't follow the rule by not going to the cinema?....just a thought. (not in any way meant to offend!) <><
 
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I cannot believe all the justification in this thread of a bad behavior! Your justification for breaking the rules is the price the theater charges? Pretty lame! Theaters make a lot of their money with the sale of snacks. If you don't like the prices, don't go or don't buy them, but don't break the rules!

So, is what you did a sin? I'd probably say yes, but your nephew was RIGHT in confronting you about it. What you should have said at that moment was something like this: "You're right, Timmy, I am breaking the rules and that is not good Christian behavior. You see, we are all sinners and need to be saved by grace. Thanks for keeping me accountable."

Young people see hypocrisy very well, and if you want to be a strong Christian witness, you have got to be on the up and up with them. Admit when you're wrong.

And to BarlyGurl, I thing you are completely wrong in your assessment. The best way to disarm a teenager is to face them with the truth and a contrite heart.
 
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danschance

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What would Jesus do? Can you imagine Jesus sneaking in some candy?

It is there place and they are with in their rights to make rules, however unreasonable they are. Furthermore, there is nothing you can say that will change your nephews mind. He knows it is wrong. The best thing for you to do is admit to him that he is right and ask to be forgiven. We all make mistakes.
 
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santuzza said:
And to BarlyGurl, I thing you are completely wrong in your assessment. The best way to disarm a teenager is to face them with the truth and a contrite heart.
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Everybody is entitled to an opinion... and mine does line up with biblical principals of authority structure... but if you wanna let the inmates run the asylum go ahead.
 
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