MovieChat Forums > Flywheel (2003) Discussion > Completely Misleading Message

Completely Misleading Message

posted 17 years ago by Stephenmarshster
56 replies | jump to latest

The movies produced by Sherwood are absolutely horrendous. Flywheel and Facing the Giants provide a completely unrealistic outlook on the Christian life. Does it not seem strange that just because Jay starts praising God that good things happen to him, i.e. he sells every single car on the lot in one day so that he doesn't lose his business?
Does it not seem strange that when the football team in Facing the Giants starts praising God suddenly they start winning every single game, then the other team gets disqualified in the playoffs, then they win the championship game against the Giants with a 50 yard (which many college kickers have trouble doing) field goal made by a kid who had only kicked once before in a high school game but because he prayed to God beforehand then magically the wind blows in his favor and his kick is good? (I don't care if I spoiled it for anyone)
God is not our cosmic bellhop or convenient magician who will do tricks for us at the closing of an eye or the bending of a knee. These movies send the complete wrong message to anyone who either A)Is not a Christian or B)Is struggling with Christianity because of trials in their life or C)Both. I would say I fall under category B and frankly, these movies piss me off, but I watch them because of how hilarious they are from their lack of quality.
I hope Fireproof is just as good as these two so that my roommates and I can laugh at and criticize the gaping holes that exist in their theology.

[–] JC_gives_u_hope 9 years ago

Ye of little faith: with God all things are possible. You don't realize that these people gave their lives to God and God IS FAITHFUL and keeps His promises. Every time, I have asked God for something He gives. Of course, you have to be committed and obedient to doing His will and not your own. How can you mock, when God is against mockery? You are supposed to encourage your brothers and sisters in Christ because GOD SAYS SO.

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Mocking - laughing at Christian movies is NOT very becoming of a Christian and God will judge you for everything that comes out of your mouth. Matthew 15:18

Remember we should be imitators of God. Ephesians 5:1 He first loved us so we should love, too. 1 John 4:19

Kendrick Brother are trying to spread the message of Jesus so if you don't believe in their movies, believe in the work they are trying to do for God.

I urge you to read the New Testament daily, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:21

Below are gifts for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRP8ErNo7d4 (Show Me Your Glory - Third Day)

http://biblehub.com/hebrews/13-21.htm (a bible to read online)