There Will Be Blood(2007)
This film is suggested for ages all ages and may contain mild thematic content. Biblical themes explored include Mammon and worship of wealth (Matthew 6:24, Luke 16:13), False prophets and spiritual deception (Matthew 7:15, 2 Peter 2:1), Cain and Abel - rivalry between brothers and competitive violence (Genesis 4:1-16), The Tower of Babel - human ambition and pride leading to conflict (Genesis 11:1-9). We recommend parents review content before watching with younger children.
Scene-by-Scene References
The character's relentless pursuit of wealth exemplifies the warning in 1 Timothy 6:10 about the love of money being the root of all evil.
Eli Sunday's character embodies the traits of a false prophet, as warned against in Matthew 7:15.
The downfall of the protagonist due to his pride reflects the biblical principle that pride goes before destruction.
The character's insatiable desire for power and wealth aligns with James 4:2, which speaks to the consequences of coveting.
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- Type
- Movie
- Year
- 2007
- Connection
- Thematic
- Rating
- PG