Should christians go to bars with friends and should they watch R rated movies?

Question

Also what about christians that smoke tobacco but want to quit what should they do.

Is bible study neccesary given it does nothing to aid salvation.

Last question is it enough to be a private christian and just go to church on sundays or should you go to all the meetings.

Answer 1

Sure. These, in my mind, are gray areas. They could be good situations and they could be bad situations.

I go to movies of all ratings, go to bars quite a bit, and even work at a bar a few nights a week. I don't personally smoke, but it's obvious that the Bible doesn't say anything definitively on this.

Bible study isn't necessary, but it's nice to explore the Bible in order to have a true understanding of what it's saying. Church isn't necessarily "required" either, but people go for various reasons. I go because I like to learn, and because I find it very refreshing.

Answer 2

There is nothing wrong with going to a bar and having a few drinks with friends, just be smart about it, God will forgive you if you hurt someone because you drank too much, the courts aren't as forgiving. A movie is a movie, but if you get a feeling like you should not watch a particular one then don't.

Bible study is absolutly neccesary. If you don't understand the Word then how do you know you should do. Don't ever let someone, even a religous leader, tell you what you should and shouldn't believe. Our Pastor always tells us to take note's and go home and study the sermon he just gave us, don't just take his word that what he is saying is true. If you understand the Word then you can make it work for you.

You don't have to go to all the meetings but don't just "go to church" either. See if there are any programs or projects that intrest you and get involved. A lot of the members get together after church and go out to lunch for fellowship and have an open discussion about the sermon, you would be amazed at the different perspectives people get from a sermon.

Answer 3

I see nothing wrong with the first two - drinking is permissible within reason and much of the content within the Bible would easily be "R" rated.

Tobacco may not necessarily sin, but it is absolutely terrible for you. See a doctor for any potential medical options, and draw on the strength of friends, family, and faith.

Your third point is entirely wrong, salvation comes through Christ and the word of Christ comes through the Bible. It's ENTIRELY necessary.

As to your final point, fellowship is very important, but it is your own, personal relationship and acceptance of Christ that is important above all else.

You know the Cliche` about going to Church not making you any more of a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car? Yeah, overused or not, it's still entirely valid.

Answer 4

Its not for any of us to judge a Christian who goes to a bar. It's probably not a good idea to get drunk but to go have a drink; I see nothing wrong with that. R rated movies are what they are; usually each individual Christian has to see what grieves them. Everyone is at different stages in their walk with the holy spirit; what offends one might not offend another newer Christan. Bible study is necessary to grow spiritually and encouraged but you don't have to go to every single meeting at church unless you want to and have time and most people don't (have time). Bible study only aids in helping you grow once you receive Christ's salvation. I don't believe a sin to smoke but I believe God commands us to take care of our bodies and we all know smoking pollutes our lungs. With much prayer and determination one can quit and they're all sorts of quit-smoking aids out there. I don't believe smoking hinders ones salvation but they should try and quit for their health.

Answer 5

paul said ,i have become all things to all people, so thereby saving some. the parasees called Jesus a wine-bibber.if a christian drinks a few beers people will quickly condenm him/her because of it and that is self-righteious and legalistic espacially when the bible has NUMEROUS accounts of drinking and many concepts for drinking behavior and drinking resposibly.AA is just as bad for condenming people because of drinking. beer and wine isn't sinful in itself its people self-restraint and non-responsiblilty that causes the problems and sins.
bible study is good as it helps one to focus on what is good ,what do you get out of reading psychology?you can get alot more reading some scriptures also.just avoid being and thinking legalistically like the ol' galatians did. also learn from the corinthians. i don't think smoking is a sin but i do believe that smoking alot is harmful to your health.must of us live in an urban environment where the carbon dioxide levels can cause cancer ,you may as well hold your breath or wear a gas mask if you don't want to smoke or breath.
i hope this brings some insight

Answer 6

Perhaps you remember your parish priest, CCD teacher, or mom drawing a line along the scale of a physical behaviors and saying, “If you cross this, you’ve sinned.” I’m not trying to discount the need for such physical “lines,” but they often fail to do justice to the complexity of human hearts.

Each person has different levels they can take of secular invasions like rated R movies, bar scenes, and tabacco use. It is when we allow these secular habits to enslave us and in enslaving us we worship them more than we do God.

Again, this points to the need for a deep conversion of heart. Without the perspective of God’s plan in the beginning and our redemption in Christ, almost all we know are the distortions that sin has caused in us.

Answer 7

Christians are free to go to bars if that's what they want to do.
There's nothing wrong with watching R rated movies. Every Christian I know watches them.

http://www.quitnet.com has helped lots of people.

Bible study helps you get to know Jesus. If you love someone , you want to know more. I love Jesus and want to know more. I think it IS necessary.

I go to church on Sundays. I attend a few meetings but very few.
I don't even go every Sunday.

However, I think it is necessary to help you be with other believers, for the love and support thtey give to you.

You do what is right for you.

Blessings.

Answer 8

Romans 14 gives good advice on these matters. Also, consider this verse:

1Co 6:12 All things are lawful to me, but not all things profit. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be ruled by any.

As New Testament believers, we are under grace, not law. While there are sins that are clearly spelled out in Scripture, there are activities that are left up to our conscience. If you do anything that is not of faith, then it is sin. So, the short answers to your questions (in my opinion, and that is all it is), no, depends, yes.

As a believer, you are called to be part of the body of Christ. I think a believer should be involved in the work of God as much as he reasonably can. I know God understands that we have jobs and families to care for, but I think if you are to grow in the body, you need to rub shoulders with other believers.

Answer 9

I'm not exactly a bar person, but then, I'm 17.
I've also been watching R films from the age of five.
I think it's okay...I still believe in God and His son's teachings (although not necessarily the Bible).

Answer 10

That is up to the individual...go, watch, quit...that is a personal choice.

Study to learn and "know" when someone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes with twisted scriptures and falsehoods...has nothing to do with salvation...

There is no commandment to go at all...but if you are going to be a christian, you have to do what jesus commanded, "go forth and make disciples..."...can't be private and do that too...