Do All to the Glory of God by Watchman Nee

Author:Watchman Nee
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9780935008043
Publisher: Christian Fellowship Pub.
Published: 1974-05-31T22:00:00+00:00

34 RECREATION

All things are lawful; but not all things

are

expedient. All things are lawful; but

not all things edify.

1 Cor. 10:23

All things are lawful for me; but not all

things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Cor. 6:12

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Cor. 10:31

The Prerequisite: Consecration

To a consecrated Christian, recreation is not a problem. Those who have trouble in this matter of recreation are those deficient in consecration. Thus, in order to solve the problem of recreation, the matter of consecration must first be resolved. Consecration is a prerequisite to the solution of the problem of recreation. What would be the use of talking about recreation if there were no consecration?

Without consecration, one would desire what God would deny.

The Purpose of Recreation

The first purpose of recreation is to meet the family’s needs. It is not for ourselves that we consider this matter, but for the children in the family. To us, if we are consecrated, recreation is a very minor thing. But in our family, not only are there our own children but also there are our younger brothers and sisters. These younger ones have been entrusted to our care. If it is that they too are consecrated, the problem of recreation does not exist. However, these children, and nephews and nieces too, may not be fully consecrated; thus our 110

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attitude has much bearing upon them. What we allow or what we prohibit has a great effect upon their lives. That is why recreation is primarily a consideration for family folks, that they may give proper guidance to those of the younger generation.

The second purpose of recreation is for ourselves. A believer sometimes does need a change. The only question is how much or what kind of change is good. Adults need diversions just as the children do, but what is suitable and becoming to a Christian is something basic to settle before God. This is not too difficult for us, but for the children it may be quite necessary. What recreation will we permit our children to have? Every child of God must be clear on this. If any loopholes are left, the world will immediately invade the situation. Once in, it is not easy to drive the world away. Therefore, for the sake of keeping our family in the Lord, we must pay attention to this matter of recreation.

Principles Governing Recreation

1. NEED

Recreation according to the Lord’s will grows out of a recognition of the need for it. A Christian should not go to extremes. Man does have a need for recreation. Many people are so busy that if they do not have some sort of relaxation, they may get sick and lose their health. Hence, renewal is the basic principle of recreation. This is especially important to young people. You cannot ask your children to study from morning till night. You must give them some kind of diversion, provide some change.

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