Da Vinci Code - What, me worry?

The Da Vinci code. This is causing quite a stir these days, and I'm not sure why.

I remember several years ago, stopping at the Borders bookstore at Oakway Center in Eugene, on my way home from church. As I wandered around, waiting for my daughter to pick out a book, I noticed a new book on display called "The da Vinci Code." I was intrigued, because there was also a stir caused by the Michael Drosnin book "The Bible Code." As I started to flip through it, I realized it wasn't what I thought, and that it was a fictional thriller. Even the advertisments around it claimed it as such. I set it back down, no longer interested.

Fast forward to today. This fictional book is now a movie, and causing a stir. But who seems to be stirred up? It appears to be Christians. I haven't met one person who's thrown this book in my face and proclaimed it as proof that my faith is unfounded. I do believe that the author of this book is seeing a new interest in his book, and that people are now accepting it as a fact.

But what's the deal? There's now a flurry of activity within the Christian community around this book, and movie. All kinds of material is now available to refute the "claims" of this book, and resubstantiate the Bible. I don't believe this is necessary, but I do believe that it's important to be informed.

According to the Word of God, there's a way to handle this. Not by arguing with them. Not by defending yourself. But by keeping quiet and continuing to do the good works God has called you to do. Look at Jesus' example when he was highly criticized by the religious establishment of His day. He never fought back. Instead, Acts 10:38 says He simply went about doing good.

Acts 10:38
"..how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."

This will aggravate the devil because his primary purpose is to make you ineffective for the kingdom of God. He wants you to get wrapped up in the criticism. He wants to distract you, to get your mind off the job God has given you. He really wants you to quit. Don't do it! Instead, follow the instructions in 2 Timothy 3:14 and "continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of." Silence the ignorant criticisms of men by continuing to do good and by continuing to live by faith. And when all their foolish words have faded away, you'll still be standing strong.

The Da Vinci Code is a distraction!