Once Upon a Time is a TV show that was popular several years ago but faded into obscurity. Even though people don’t talk about it much anymore, I decided to try to it—and I was hooked on it for a week or two. I watched episode after episode, making solid progress in the first season. I really wanted to like it, but I couldn’t get past the immorality.
A Scandalous Romance
Because Once Upon a Time used to be a popular TV show, I realize you’ve probably seen at least some of the seasons. But as I often say on this blog, I’m not writing this post to criticize you or your entertainment choices. Christians have different convictions about what to read, listen to, and watch. I only want you to use discernment—and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your heart—as you make entertainment choices.
Personally, Once Upon a Time wasn’t a good show for me to watch. It didn’t have a ton of swearing or violence, but the magic (a major element of the show) felt dark. In addition to that, the show hinted at a future adulterous relationship between two characters.
Long story short, Snow White met a man who she thought was her true love in another life. But in this life, he was married to another woman. Although I don’t know exactly what Snow White ended up choosing to do in the situation with her supposed soulmate-from-a-different-life, I didn’t like the direction she was going in.
Playing with Fire
Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? Or can one walk on hot coals and his feet not be scorched? So is he who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; none who touches her will go unpunished. (Proverbs 6:27-29 ESV)
Unfortunately, a lot of books, songs, movies, and TV shows glorify adultery—including Once Upon a Time. But adultery is so clearly condemned in Scripture. God takes it very seriously. The one who plays with fire will get burned.
I honestly should’ve stopped watching Once Upon a Time before I did. But I finally did. And I want you to know that it’s never too late to stop reading, listening to, or watching something that conflicts with Scripture (or your convictions). Even if you’re 200 pages into a 300-page novel or 10 seasons into an 11-season TV show or 90 minutes into a 120-minute movie, you can always stop. Content that encourages you to play with fire isn’t worth your time.
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