Why Christians Should Have Nothing To Do With Snowmobiles
- Posted on September 07, 2007
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Perhaps it will help others to avoid this form of worldliness if I present some facts and arguments.
Snowmobiles are sinful.
Snowmobiling is a waste of time. Christians are always pleading that they haven’t got time for Bible study. They are too busy to help in the youth work at the church, etc., but they have time to go snowmobiling. Anything which takes up time better spent in spiritual things is wrong for a Christian.
Snowmobiles are harmful to those who ride them. Not only are they in danger of harming themselves, but they may do great harm to others. The finger of suspicion points straight at snowmobiles as the likely cause of increased incidences of ruptured discs necessitating spinal fusions and many other physical ills caused by being jostled and slammed up and down in a vehicle with scarcely any springs or shock absorbers.
Those who ride them like to invite their friends to join them in the sport.
Some of these not so experienced as the owners have suffered serious injuries in accidents such as broken arms and legs. We have heard of people travelling at high speed being decapitated by wire fences. Surely it is wrong for any Christian to endanger his life in a snowmobile.
Snowmobilers have a bad influence.
People who own snowmobiles and spend a lot of time with them influence others to get as glued to the sport as they are and Christians should not have such obsessions except in spiritual things things related to the Lord’s work.
Snowmobiling Leads to Worse Things.
In spite of all I have said you may not be convinced that snowmobiles are a great evil, but you cannot deny this: they could be the thin edge of the wedge of worldliness creeping in and we must guard against small beginnings.The thing may not be so bad in itself but if it leads to sin then what are we to say? In some places it seems that all trails lead to the tavern where you will see dozens of snowmobiles parked outside.Others go in for racing and of course bets are placed, so the sport brings the Christian into the company of people who gamble and drink. Some of the worst people drive snowmobiles. What part can a Christian have in this business?
The Matter of Christian Testimony
Snowmobiles are an annoyance to many people. They roar up and down polluting the air with exhaust fumes and at night their lights distract motorists and flash into people’s houses. Farmers are afraid to go out at night on their own property for fear they would be struck down. Snowmobilers have no respect for other people’s property or privacy. Any Christian wearing a snowmobile suit is therefore a poor testimony. He is bound to be a stumbling block to others. People will say “If that’s what Christians do, count me out. I’ll have nothing to do with Christianity.”
Snowmobiles are an invention of the devil.
When the automobile, “the horseless carriage” was invented, preachers warned that it was an invention of the devil and they were laughed at. But no one can deny that the automobile brought on a weekend pleasure craze which kept thousands of people away from the churches.
How many parents regret that they ever bought an automobile or ever taught their own children to drive? Parents, knowing the dangers were always careful about how and when they used their automobiles, but their young people were reckless. Some drove too fast, killing themselves and injuring their friends. Others parked the automobile down some lovers’ lane . . .The same will be true of snowmobiles. Mark my word. So now you can understand why I will never own a snowmobile. (The fact that I cannot afford one has nothing to do with it.) Nothing could be more worldly than riding snowmobiles and a Christian is plainly told “love not the world, neither the things that are in the world”.
Furthermore, I will not have fellowship or associate with snowmobilers or with those who do not own snowmobiles but are friendly toward those who do.
We would like to meet with others who feel as we do with a view to stamping out snowmobiles. If we could get enough Christians to take a strong stand on this we could form a lobby and work to get legislation enacted prohibiting the manufacture and sale of these terrible machines. We could go from there to tackling other things which take people away from the church every weekend, such as camper and larger pleasure vehicles and private airplanes.
Here is an interesting post found over at Diaphero.org on why Christians should have absolutely nothing to do with... snowmobiles. Norman street writes... Before I became a Christian I went snowmobiling most winter weekends and thoroughly enjoyed it. But now I see the pastime in a different light. True, the church I attend is against snowmobiles and to teach a Sunday School class I had to sign a consecration pledge stating that I do not own a snowmobile and will never ride one. I think that I would have come to this conclusion anyway, because anyone ought to be able to see (if he really thinks about it) that the whole sport of snowmobiling is “out of bounds” and Christians need to think twice before they do anything "just for fun."
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Leonard on Mon, September 10, 2007
hey todd, next week see if you can tick off the ski boat crowd.
DanielR (a different Daniel) on Tue, September 11, 2007
Whoa! Let’s not start on ski boats. We don’t have many snowmobiles in Ft. Worth because it doesn’t snow much, and because they’re evil of course, but we have LOTS of boat people here, both ski boats and fishin’ boats (which are of course equally evil). And I think boat people may have less understanding of satirical humor than snowmobilers and the number of inane, absurd, mindless comments could overwhelm the servers and crash the system.
Not that it’s required as one can obviously tell by reading the comments on the post, but I try to read the previous comments before commenting and I don’t think any of us has the time it would take if Todd got the bird-brained boating community going.
DanielR (a different Daniel) on Tue, September 11, 2007
There, that should get ‘em going. This could make a hundred comments yet because I don’t think some have the discernment to realize it’s satire and let it go.
Peter Hamm on Tue, September 11, 2007
If I shout maybe somebody will hear.
SATIRE SATIRE SATIRE!
Then again, we’ve certainly managed to start some interesting dialogue with people who I am guessing are not church people. That can’t be all bad.
Camey on Tue, September 11, 2007
Boaters? What about golfers? http://www.mondaymorninginsight.com/images/smileys/wink.gif
i’m just sayin’.....
Peter Hamm on Tue, September 11, 2007
Oh ya, Camey, golfing is seriously evil and bad. No doubt. Those people could be somewhere reading Deuteronomy…
Actually, the one problem with golfing is the same problem with computers… It leads to Turret’s Syndrome. http://www.mondaymorninginsight.com/images/smileys/wink.gif Total loss of verbal control…
(Full disclaimer: I have never golfed… I’m 43… It’s too late…)
Believer on Tue, September 11, 2007
I’m continually surprised at how far people will take the legalistic Christian view. If you extend this viewpoint ( and it’s strictly that…the opinion of the author of this article..it should NOT be confused with the Christian viewpoint) you wouldn’t be able to take a walk, go fly fishing, camp with your family, basically do anything that isn’t Christ centered. The Believer knows that *every* thing we do can be and is an opportunity to show Christ’s love for others through our behavior regardless of the activity. Snowmobiliing, motorcycling, camping, anything can be used to further the Kingdom. To ignore that or worse to condemn it is sin…nothing more.
God Bless
Peter Hamm on Tue, September 11, 2007
Believer,
Read the comments. It’s a joke! Fridays around here often get celebrated with some light-hearted satirical humor. I think you’ll find that most of us agree with you.
Now I’m goin’ golfing or snowmobiling or something…
Believer on Tue, September 11, 2007
I did read the comments, but based on posts on other websites linking back to this, no one else has. I’m all for a joke, but this one doesn’t sit well with me and has clearly gone off the tracks. Welcome to the internet.
Kyle on Tue, September 11, 2007
looks like i am going to hell for riding to live all winter long. the author needs a life/hobby. hes probably too broke to afford one.
jesus_owns_an_arcticcat on Tue, September 11, 2007
wow! are you serious??? snowmobiling is a great family activity enjoyed by members of all the social ladder. getting out and enjoying parts of nature otherwise secluded is just one benefit. You are telling people that fresh air, excersise, family time, and excitement are against Christ’s ways?!?!? Nothing makes me think of the wonder of the world more than when traveling through a pristine scenic area with my best friends and family right at my side. You sir have no idea what you are talking about and have just given right wing fanatical Christians another reason to be laughed at and hated!
jesus_owns_an_arcticcat on Tue, September 11, 2007
I GOT OWNED!
Damien on Tue, September 11, 2007
This article is retarded, everyone ride snowmobiles!!!!!!!!!!
LONG LIVE SNOWMOBILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
700xcsp on Tue, September 11, 2007
Old Timer,
Just looking at that pic makes me want to get out their and ride the beautiful trails that GOD has made for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although I did get a good laugh out of the story. People just need to lighten up.
LET"S RIDE
Daniel on Tue, September 11, 2007
Forget snowmobiling: not reading other comments and ignoring context, THAT’s a sin. Which means there’s a bunch of SINNERS commenting under this post… ... ...
http://www.mondaymorninginsight.com/images/smileys/tongue_laugh.gif
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