worldly books

[Monica4316]

I’ve been thinking about this recently… how important is it that we avoid worldly books, ( and music, music videos, movies, etc?)

I’m going through something where it’s really crucial for me to spend time in prayer and stay close to God. Recently the devil has been trying to distract me by tempting me to avoid praying, thinking too much about worldly stuff like shopping (not for necessities), and other similar things. It felt like a distraction and brought me further from God, and made it more difficult to reach Him afterwards… so I do think it was a temptation.

But I also felt this very strong desire to read the “Twilight” books. I don’t even know why… I don’t think they are good books, (in terms of quality), and I generally don’t read such books at all… it’s so out of character for me. I don’t like anything about vampires. I’m wondering if this was a distraction too.

I personally believe it’s a good idea to avoid worldly books because they might turn us away from what is really important.

Would you agree? I realize this might be a bit controversial… but I never before realized how easily we form attachments to such things.

God bless

 

[sawman]

Monica4316,
Just my opinion, but there are certainly times when one needs to cut oneself off from worldly things in order to draw nearer to God. Worldly entertainments are certainly a distraction and in general are designed to lead one away from a state of mind conducisive to prayer and or meditation. There are also times when it is good to have entertainment. All things in moderation. Concerning the Twilight books, I don’t think I would have to think twice about something that is so far from what is Good, and Beautiful. Our entertainments should always be wholesome.
Just my two cents.
Peace,
Tom