Entertainment is a big part of life, but it’s important to consider how it aligns with our faith. The Bible encourages us to focus on what is good, pure, and uplifting. Today, we’ll look at Scriptures that help us make wise choices in what we watch, listen to, and engage with.
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Bible Verses About Entertainment
Psalm 101:3 – We should discern the content of our entertainment
“I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.” – Psalm 101:3
1 Corinthians 10:31 – All our actions, including entertainment, should glorify God
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Philippians 4:8 – We are encouraged to think on good and uplifting things
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8
Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on things above rather than just entertainment
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2
Romans 14:17 – The kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace, and joy
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 14:17
Hebrews 12:1 – We should run the race of life with purpose and not distraction
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1
Matthew 6:21 – Our hearts will reflect our treasures, including entertainment choices
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – There’s a time for various activities, including entertainment
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1
1 Peter 5:8 – We must be aware of distractions that can lead us astray
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8
Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart, even in what you choose for entertainment
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” – Proverbs 4:23
2 Timothy 2:22 – Pursue righteousness, even in your recreation
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
James 4:7 – Submit to God to discern the right entertainment choices
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Proverbs 13:20 – Choose your companions wisely; they influence your entertainment
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20
Romans 12:2 – We should not conform to the patterns of this world
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
1 John 2:15 – Love for the world can distract us from God
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” – 1 John 2:15
Galatians 6:7 – We will reap what we sow, including in our entertainment
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” – Galatians 6:7
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine through your choices in entertainment
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
Psalm 119:37 – Turn your eyes away from worthless things
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” – Psalm 119:37
Proverbs 18:1 – Solitude in pursuing our entertainment leads to foolishness
“An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.” – Proverbs 18:1
Romans 15:1 – We should bear with one another, even in our differing entertainment choices
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” – Romans 15:1
Matthew 6:19 – Focus on lasting treasures rather than fleeting entertainment
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” – Matthew 6:19
John 10:10 – Choose entertainment that brings life, not harm
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10
Proverbs 1:10 – Be wise in avoiding temptations in entertainment
“My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.” – Proverbs 1:10
Isaiah 33:17 – Our focus on God brings clarity to our entertainment choices
“Your eyes will see the king in his beauty and view a land that stretches afar.” – Isaiah 33:17
2 Peter 2:9 – God knows how to rescue us from tempting entertainment
“If this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:9