From the Elder's Pen "Be Still" 3/18/01 Past/Future Articles

Is it right or wrong for Christians to have some sort of recreation with their families and other Christians?  Yes, we should have recreation.  Here are some guidelines for "Christian Recreation."
    1.    Does it destroy your identity as a Christian?
    2.    Am I commanded not to do it?  James 4:17
    3.    Is the practice questionable in your mind?
    4.    Would Jesus do it?  I Peter 2:21
    5.    Does it bring you under weakening influence?
    6.    Does it have the appearance of evil?  I Thessalonians 5:22
    7.    Does it conflict with your duty as a Christian?
    8.    Is it a stumbling block?  I Corinthians 8:9; Romans 14:13-21
    9.    Is it destructive to your body?
    10.  Will it make me a better Christian?  II Peter 1:5-8
There are other things in which Jesus would not partake.  This is only a guide by which we are to live.  We all need to study more on this topic.  Going to football games, basketball games, baseball games, playing golf, and the like, are wonderful things in which Christian families can participate in.  Any activity that does not cross with the Bible is an activity to be enjoyed by Christians.  Sometimes an activity is alright, but it is with the wrong kind of people and in the wrong place.  Christians must give consideration to this.

"And be not conformed to this world: . . . " Romans 12:2.  "For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption: . . . " Galatians 6:8.

Hope to see you Sunday.                                                            Charlie Turner, Elder