Too Much Drama?

The ancient Greeks were famous for their drama, and the word 'drama' comes from an ancient Greek word meaning 'to do',or 'to act'.

Dramas in the Greek world were often a combination of what we would consider plays and opera. Many of the dramas were tragedies in which people suffered a transition from good fortune to bad fortune. Some felt that drama not only served as a means of entertainment, but of bringing forth emotion that could purge self-pity and other unhealthy things that were bottled up within us.

Having our hearts purified, or purged, is a good thing. Jesus said that a purged, or pure heart wil enable us to see God.

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. (Mat 5:8)

As Christ-followers, we know that entertainment does little to truly purge, or purify us, and that the key to a pure heart that is free from ilk such as anxiety is a life in Christ!

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Php 4:6-7)

King Solomon had it right when he said, "Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life." (Pro 4:23)

We must carefully tend to our hearts and minds, thoughts and emotions.

For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man." (Mat 15:19-20)

Jesus said to him, 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' This is the first and great commandment.
(Mat 22:37-38)

Here's to healthy hearts!
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.