Does God want us to have fun?

[Alive]

I am convinced that the Lord very much wants us to enjoy the Creation--He made it for us.

He made it beautiful and it still is--even its fallen state.

I can't wait to see it all remodeled and stuff.

[Raven]

12 hours ago, ContinuingCorletta said:

Does God want us to have fun?   What is fun supposed to look like for a Christian?  

To be childlike, but not childish.

[JustPassingThru]

Fun, ...fun for me is whatever Father blesses me with what ever it might be,  ...even as small as a smile from a child...

...every good gift comes from above.

Lord bless

Edited November 16, 2019 by JustPassingThru

[ContinuingCorletta]

7 hours ago, Tzephanyahu said:

Shalom @ContinuingCorletta

Absolutely!  The Father would have us having fun and even instructs us to on certain Feasts.

Sometimes as Christians we get so caught up in the Word and doctrine (which is great) that we can forget just to have fun with our brothers and sisters.  Being silly, telling jokes, playing games, dancing and creating etc can be so easily overlooked within Christian fellowship - and yet that is the whole point of all of this!  Family, love, fun and joy.  

True, in this life we may suffer and be oppressed.  But we weren't designed with this in mind.  In the next life, there will be so much joy, peace, fun, singing, dancing, games, humour, creativity and playing that it will make everything else in this world look very dull in comparison.  Ways to have fun that we cannot even perceive with our limited experience of this place.

Rather than think "what does fun look like for a Christian", rather ask yourself "what do I find fun?"  And, if it doesn't contradict the Word, then do it - relieve your heart from the heaviness of day-today life!  It doesn't need to be a "Bible Quiz" or painting Noah's Ark in order to be acceptable to God, hehe.  But, as long as it doesn't contradict His teachings, I'm sure His blessing will rest on you. So enjoy your hobby, games and hanging out with friends knowing that your capacity and desire to have fun was designed by Him.

Love & Shalom

Thank you. That was helpful!

[ContinuingCorletta]

6 hours ago, Revlori said:

?Hello,

I believe that God does want us to have fun,however we as Christians must remember:

Galatians 5:13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

The Fun of many is sin or leads to sin, so me must make sure decisions on what we consider fun.

Romans 14:16-17 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Answering your second question (What is fun supposed to look like for a Christian?  ) I believe this is up to each person, to their likes, hobbies and what they enjoy in life. For my fun of Walking in the woods or riding atvs to fishing might sound so lame to one but very exciting to another.

 may God bless and may the Holy Spirit guild you...Relax and enjoy today! 

""that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.""

Ephesians 6:3 NIV

 

Thank you that is helpful, but what fun leads to sin?

[ContinuingCorletta]

11 hours ago, missmuffet said:

What is your definition of fun?

I'm trying to figure that out, that is why I'm asking you. LOL! God bless!

[ContinuingCorletta]

2 hours ago, Raven said:

To be childlike, but not childish.

What  is the difference?

[ContinuingCorletta]

1 hour ago, JustPassingThru said:

Fun, ...fun for me is whatever Father blesses me with what ever it might be,  ...even as small as a smile from a child...

...every good gift comes from above.

Lord bless

That is beautiful!

[ContinuingCorletta]

4 hours ago, Behold said:

God created laughter.

God created our innate ability to perceive BEAUTY.   No other animal in the universe, can do this, as "perception of Beauty", is a God Trait, that He instilled into humans, only. , as only humans are "created in God's image". (nature and likeness).

God has fun.  God has a sense of humor.   Jesus is God and He enjoyed laughing, telling stories, caring for people....etc.

The fun you want to have is described as "Good Clean Fun".

It does not take an Einstein to understand what this omits.

The best way to understand this, is to realize that Christ is in you, if you are born again... So, you dont do anything that you would not want Christ to see you do, or experience Himself, while you are doing it......as He is IN YOU, if you are born again.

Thats the idea.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts - so helpful!

[ContinuingCorletta]

4 hours ago, johnthebaptist said:

Yes, God wants us to have fun. That is the whole point. Fun is anything that doesn't violate a commandment. That is, we are to love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and souls, and love our neighbors as ourselves.

Thank you!