“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
"There is darkness in the underbelly. If you can imagine it, it's probably happened." This is a quote from Elijah Wood, also known as Frodo Baggins in Lord of the Rings. He was speaking about the culture that bleeds deep through the veins of Hollywood, specifically about rampant sexual abuse and other deplorable acts that are often hidden from the view of cameras.
There is a dangerous habit in our society, comparing ourselves to celebrities and holding ourselves to their standard of morality. Whether they be people who are famous for being scandalous like Kendall Jenner or those who are lifted up as examples of wholesomeness like Saddie Robertson, their lives (on and off-set) are not adequate models for our lives. We put our souls at great risk when we allow Hollywood, or Nashville, or any Sporting association to be our moral compass…even for the truly good examples. Why? Because they are all fallible, just like you and me.
There is only one perfect example of moral living, and He is Jesus Christ (Hebrews 4:15). Let us follow Paul’s words when he says, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)
Let your light shine!