tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124548339960237158.post5669078172858998602..comments2023-10-07T07:16:01.452-07:00Comments on Clothed with Scarlet: To Read Fiction or Not - Quote from SpurgeonMelissa M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00501543424305280663noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124548339960237158.post-87918337921857909342012-04-19T08:20:32.047-07:002012-04-19T08:20:32.047-07:00I, too, justified reading Christian romance becaus...I, too, justified reading Christian romance because they were "edifying." And some of them were to a small degree, but most of them were way too shallow and more harmful than helpful.Melissa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00501543424305280663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124548339960237158.post-70699987829310992122012-04-19T08:18:54.071-07:002012-04-19T08:18:54.071-07:00You're right that biographies can be exciting ...You're right that biographies can be exciting to read, and I agree that we should read more of that. <br /><br />Good points, thank you.Melissa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00501543424305280663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124548339960237158.post-5970534099620961962012-04-19T08:11:16.764-07:002012-04-19T08:11:16.764-07:00I think this quote is true, and these days it'...I think this quote is true, and these days it's not just books but TV, movies, and Internet that young people spend way too much time watching and reading. When I was younger I loved reading Christian fiction (mostly romance) and I justified the hours and days I spent consumed by them because they were "edifying." Not all the books I read were spiritually challenging or encouraging. <br /><br />I still read a lot, but lately I've been trying to read stuff that is more helpful to my walk with God. I like to read biographies of great Christians. Their stories can be dramatic, thrilling, romantic, an even humorous at times - even more so than fiction. <br /><br />The Bible is definitely the best thing to read. I used to read Christian fiction books instead of the Bible, because I thought they were more exciting. I was really missing out on the deep Truth, wisdom, and exciting stories that the Bible has to offer.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497178457608311115noreply@blogger.com