Check out this short clip of what a pastor says about the Inside Out 2 movie: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9LQLHuy9RM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Yes, this was a good clip of his sermon. And I absolutely agree with him on his primary statement: The answers to the chaos of life are NOT found within ourselves.

But when Christians go to see this movie, we aren’t like the people of the world viewing it because we know not to look inward for any answers. We are advised against that in Matthew 6:33 where it says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” So, our foundation in truth is set and sound.

Now, I love and support the Inside Out movie (for believers who already know the truth) because of this additional reality: We are not just spiritual beings. We have very real physical, flesh components to us that are never more undeniable and obvious than when we hit puberty. This movie points out that fact in a fun way and the solution they present… their not-so-subtle answer to the chaos that is puberty is … JOY! Not happiness – which is temporary and situational – no, JOY! What a beautiful, Christian message!

And what does the Bible say about JOY?:
James 1:2-3 “Consider it pure JOY, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

Proverbs 10:28 “The prospect of the righteous is JOY, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”

Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”

Again, in the film, JOY is presented as the solution and calming peace to the emotional chaos of puberty. As believers, we know that JOY comes from God. And my hope is that our children will see this movie, feel affirmed about the changes happening in their bodies, and then realize the truth of the source of all JOY is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This movie points us all to God. I don’t know how a believer can see it any other way.

I can however understand how a pastor might feel like it’s not good for the world to see this movie and then look inward for their solutions. So, I hope that this pastor’s full message went on to encourage Christians to witness to their friends about the source of all JOY. This movie presents a beautiful opportunity to share the Gospel with those who are spiritually dead and need new life.

Would love to hear your thoughts. 🙂