What Does the Bible Say About Entertainment?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on entertainment
המקרא מתייחס לבידור במקומות רבים, מדגיש את חשיבות הבחירה בסוגי הבידור שנהנים מהם והשפעתם על חייהם הרוחניים. הוא מזהה בידור טוב ומרע, ומזהיר מהשפעתם השלילית של תוכניות ומעשי בידור שעשויים לנזוק לנפש ולרוח האדם.
Bible Verses About Entertainment
1 Corinthians 10:31
“Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
Philippians 4:8
“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.”
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Psalm 101:3
“I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.”
Proverbs 4:23
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Ephesians 5:4
“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.”
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”