Theaters

(F.W. Krummacher, 1796-1868)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio

"Therefore, come out from them and separate yourselves from them," says the Lord. "Don't touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you." 2 Corinthians 6:17

There are some things which are inconsistent with Christian character. What are the theaters, as they are now-a-days conducted, but the rallying points of every kind of worldly delusion and falsehood, where sin itself is glorified.

What are they, but . . .
  the propaganda of self-deception, pride and vanity;
  temples dedicated to sensuality;
  decoys of Satan, beset with snares;
  places from where everything really holy is derided; or at best, desecrated and depreciated.

The reigning spirit of such places is frivolity, materialism, and unbelief.

Participation in the pleasures of the unenlightened world proceeds from a carnal inclination, and a secret attachment to the pleasures of sin!

Can a Christian be in his place at such resorts?

Away with that insipid Christianity of modern times, which is made compatible with all things; that covertly returns to the world for the enjoyment of every fleshly gratification!

"Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes!" Revelation 18:4-5