Video of the Day: Clip from the 2005 movie “Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Bible Verse of the Day:
And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15.
Biblical Connection:
Author C.S. Lewis crafted a series of books from 1950-1956 which were made into a film in 2005. Lewis uses biblical symbolism to illustrate specific character traits that you may experience in real life. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe reveal that first impressions maybe masked with impure motives. The White Witch starts off like a magical genie granting Edmund’s requests, but as this conversation continues her wicked intentions rise to the surface.
Edmund was too hungry and thirsty to notice the White Witch’s sinister plan. As the youngest brother, overshadowed by his older two siblings, the Witch used this for her own advantage. Peter’s second visit to see the White Witch wasn’t pleasant, no longer an angel in disguise. The apostle Paul warns the Church at Corinth of ongoing spiritual attacks. Unfortunately, some church members walked in the footsteps of Edmund, deceived by followers of Satan.
Closing Song:
There was an old saying that I was introduced to in college. Parking yourself in a garage doesn’t make you a car. In the same manner, simply attending church doesn’t make you a Christian. Jesus doesn’t want worshippers of a religion. Rather, God desires a personal relationship, Romans 10:9-11. This relationship helps shine light on imitators of faith with impure motives.
by Jay Mankus
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