$73 million. That's the amount of money Magic Mike has generated following its 6/29 release less than two weeks ago. Over half that amount ($40 million) was collected during the movie's opening weekend. I imagine the movie's creators have must have a big smile on their faces right now. The movie's total production budget was only $7 million. Oh yeah - they're laughing all the way to the bank.
It's not surprising that a movie about a male stripper and his friends would do so well in our culture. After all, the Bible says that "the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19). One of Satan's best weapons is sexual perversion/lust, or as the Apostle John called it "the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life" (1 John 2:16).
What is somewhat surprising to me is that many professing Christians have lined movie box offices in search of their own Magic Mike ticket. It's as if his spell has been cast over members of our churches. I've even heard stories of some of the "church ladies" planning a girl's night out to go see Mr. Mike. Is that a little unusual? Magic Mike on Saturday night with the girls, worship on Sunday morning with the family? Something's not right with this picture.
I anticipate there might be some Christian objectors out there, though I doubt they'd be willing to admit their objections. They might say, "I just like Channing Tatum. I think he's a wonderful actor." Isn't that like the guy who says he only goes to Hooters for the wings. Give me a break! Guys don't go to Hooters for the wings, and girls don't go to Magic Mike to watch Tatum's amazing acting prowess.
There's one main reason guys go to Hooters and girls go to Magic Mike. Lust - plain and simple. We would expect rampant lust in the world, but God has called His children to a higher standard. "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness" (Matt. 6:22-23). It's for good reason that God has commanded us to set our minds "on things above" (Col. 3:2).
One of my great concerns for Christians is that going to see a movie like Magic Mike could be a first step towards unfaithfulness to a spouse. Satan has already wrecked enough of our homes. We don't need to provide him with more opportunities to tear others apart. You might say, "I'm not married. That doesn't affect me." Think again. Jesus said "whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matt. 5:28). That applies to men and women.
There's nothing wrong with a few ladies from the church getting together for a night out on the town. But as you make your plans, consider this: Would Jesus feel comfortable with where you're going and what you're doing? If not, it's time for a change of plans.
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