by Don Emmitte |
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I really like going to the
movies, but they do not present the truth very often.
They are designed to tell a “story” for entertainment purposes.
Here are some examples of what you might be misled to believe if
you took the movies too seriously: ·
It's
easy for anyone to land a plane, providing there's someone in the control
tower to talk you down. ·
The
ventilation system of any building is the perfect hiding place. No one
will ever think of looking for you in there, and you can travel to any
other part of the building you want without difficulty. ·
If
you need to reload your gun, you will always have more ammunition- even if
you haven't been carrying any before now. ·
You're
very likely to survive any battle in any war, unless you make the mistake
of showing someone a picture of your sweetheart back home. ·
If
an imminent natural disaster or killer beast threatens your town, the
mayor's first concern will be the tourist trade or his forthcoming art
exhibition. ·
A
man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating, but will
wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds. ·
Interbreeding
is genetically possible with any creature from elsewhere in the universe. ·
If
staying in a haunted house, women should investigate any strange noises in
their most revealing garments. ·
All
bombs are fitted with electronic timing devices with large red readouts so
you know exactly when they're going to go off. ·
Most
laptop computers are powerful enough to override the communication systems
of any invading alien civilization. ·
No
one involved in a car chase, hijacking, explosion, volcanic eruption, or
alien invasion will ever go into shock. ·
You
can always find a chain saw when you need one. ·
Any
lock can be picked in seconds by a credit card or a paper clip, unless
it's the door to a burning building with a child trapped inside. ·
People
rarely use the bathroom, and if they do, they're usually dead within
minutes. ·
No
one locks doors, and if they do, chances are there's a hatchet about to
come through it. TV
and the movies rarely depict real life accurately. But, then they’re not
supposed to! There is only one source of truth. That is the Bible.
Here’s what the Apostle Paul has to say: But you must remain faithful to the things you have
been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who
taught you. You have been taught the Holy Scriptures from childhood, and
they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by
trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful
to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our
lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is
God's way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good
thing God wants us to do. (2 Timothy 3:14-17
NLV). Don’t settle for anything less! |
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