They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.Ģ. Ecclesiastes 8:15 So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth.ģ. Ecclesiastes 2:22-25 What do people get from all of their hard work and struggles under the sun? Their entire life is filled with pain, and their work is unbearable. Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil-this is a gift of God. Only a cult would say that.ġ. Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them-for this is their lot. It is legalism to say Christians can’t have fun. We must be careful not to make an idol out of our hobbies and never put a stumbling block in front of others as well. If it’s something that Scripture doesn’t condone we should have no part of it. We should always make sure God is OK with our activities in life. We are not to be club hoppers or worldly party animals. Don’t try to fit in with the bad crowd and make fake friends. Now if your definition of fun is sinning, appearing evil, and being part of the world Christians should never have anything to do with this. There is nothing wrong with going paintball shooting, weightlifting, playing manhunt, bowling, etc. There’s nothing wrong with doing fun things with friends. Seriously we are humans too! Scripture encourages us to have a happy heart instead of a crushed one. Many people think that Christians are uptight people who never have fun, laugh, or smile, which is false.
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