philothea Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='sacredheartandbloodofjesus' post='1901418' date='Jun 25 2009, 05:12 PM']WHO here balances prayer, work, mass, and plays video games, and can say there not luke warm?[/quote] I play the occasional video game, and while I have lots of flaws, lukewarmness is not one of them. I don't think it's the video games that cause a problem -- I think it's attachment to any particular distraction or recreation, or well... inordinate attachment to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='sacredheartandbloodofjesus' post='1901418' date='Jun 25 2009, 04:12 PM']WHO here balances prayer, work, mass, and plays video games, and can say there not luke warm?[/quote] There is Fr. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheartandbloodofjesus Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 thank guys. just got a wii with two wii controllers and chuks. Super smash bros. brawl, mario kart wii, skate it, wii sports and mortal kombat wii(this will be traded in) all for $240. Good deal or no? Say a prayer for me... Daniel, that i play with moderation and that this in the end will lead me closer to God through relaxation and recreation. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 There's nothing wrong with Mortal Kombat. Nothing objectively wrong with playing it at least, in my inexpert opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirklawd Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='sacredheartandbloodofjesus' post='1901335' date='Jun 25 2009, 01:58 PM']what about super smash bros. brawl?[/quote] I cant believe i didnt put this on my list. Seriously this is my favorite series of games. Go, and smash, young padawan. [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1901936' date='Jun 26 2009, 02:03 AM']There's nothing wrong with Mortal Kombat. Nothing objectively wrong with playing it at least, in my inexpert opinion.[/quote] unless its just a horrible game lol. ever since mortal kombat went 3d it never grabbed my attention. the virtua fighter games were always the king for me. you could learn martial arts from them they were so intricate/techincal. anyway, just an opinion overall, games are like anything else recreational. dont over do it, and be watchful of how the content effects you (if it does). We're all called to make time for God, but not as a "have to" but as a "want to". At first we have to "set aside time for God" and it feels like a "have to", but the goal is to develop our faith through sacraments, reading about the faith/learning, and prayer that it [i]becomes[/i] a "want to" - and it quickly will. Like dont look at monks who sacrifice all recreation to pray 24-7 as a goal. Dont think that they are better than us, and we have to get to that level to appease God. They do that because they want to. Thats where their love and faith is, and God bless them, that's awesome. God doesn't love them more though. God cant love any of us any more or less than he already does, no matter what we do. We have to remember that. Dont kill yourself. Be yourself and love God like a person, not like a ruleset. (From your concern in making this post I would say your heart and faith is totally in the right place, so I think you will be fine. I'm just trying to help you not worry too much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorius Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Although I probably still play too much video games, I play less because I picked up a new hobby-learning languages. Go for the Wii! Go for the Wii! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenseeker Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 [quote name='sacredheartandbloodofjesus' post='1901418' date='Jun 25 2009, 05:12 PM']WHO here balances prayer, work, mass, and plays video games, and can say there not luke warm?[/quote] id say im above lukewarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strgzr99 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Video games are, like most electronics--computers, cell phones, highly addictive--worse than TV as there are no commercials or sense of time passing. they are also a profound waste of time. The same principle to VG addiction applies as with Alcoholics Anonymous. Abstention is the only cure, [i]if you're an addict.[/i] In AA,they are taught to say, "I AM an alcoholic" no matter when their last drink was. I can't keep sweets in the house or I'll eat them. Same with alcoholics--no liquor for life. If you're a VG addict, then swear them off---for good. A return to VG will tell you whether you're an addict or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let_go_let_God Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I try to maintain a good balance between work, VG, prayer and general life. Yes if there is something I stop playing to keep a balance of the rest it's VG, they can be taken or left, they aren't a neccessity. All things in moderation and enjoy them in that moderation. God bless- LGLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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