In reference to Pastor Pepsi's post of today regarding what makes a book Christian. (http://pastorpepsi.blogspot.com/)
I commented along the lines that I feel the reader plays an important part in what makes any book Christian. I feel strongly about this, but I'm having a difficult time expressing exactly why. I guess basically, Christians have the Holy Spirit indwelling them, a constant companion who gives important perspective to inform our reading and protect our minds. The most beautiful thing about this is that we are able to give a Christian reading to any book, regardless of who wrote or published it. This is how we are able to engage the culture we live in without buying into it. Of course, there are some books perhaps should not be read, but I believe the Holy Spirit will guide each Christian on that point as well. One Christian might benefit from reading a certain book, which may cause another to stumble. And that applies to "secular" books, as well as books that would be sold in Parables. For example, there are "Christian Romance" novels that may inspire a single woman to look for godly values in a mate, but could cause a married woman to stumble if she begins to compare the hero in the novel to her own husband. That's just one example.
Well, I hope I've been able to be clear enough. Does anyone have anything else to add?
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2 comments:
That's a really good perspective and I find myself often reading books trying to apply my views and beliefs. I really think you are on to something Lindsay.
very well put
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